Social Sciences at Austin Community College District
Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and has a total student population of 39,896.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Austin Community College District Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Social Sciences (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Austin Community College District
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Austin Community College District does offer online courses in social sciences for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
Austin Community College District Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Austin Community College District
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Austin Community College District.
Austin Community College District Social Sciences Associate’s Program
Austin Community College District does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in social sciences graduates 10% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Austin Community College District with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
If you plan to be a social sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Austin Community College District. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Archeology | 6 |
Related Majors
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- History
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- English Language & Literature
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Austin Community College District.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 110,420 | $58,190 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 29,560 | $78,200 |
| Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 2,270 | $69,070 |
| Social Scientists | 1,970 | $80,430 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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