Social Sciences at South Texas College
South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and approximately 28,233 students attend the school each year.
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.
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South Texas College Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at South Texas College
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, South Texas College does offer online courses in social sciences for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
South Texas College Social Sciences Rankings
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Social Sciences Student Demographics at South Texas College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at South Texas College.
South Texas College Social Sciences Associate’s Program
South Texas College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in social sciences graduates 55% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South Texas College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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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 South Texas College.
| 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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