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Social Sciences Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,649 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in AL.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 13th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Alabama

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,377
Master’s Degree 210
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 23,650 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Alabama

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $75,470 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

630 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $20,917. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,992. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,530. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. 76% of the teachers are full time.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $35,791. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,826. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Graduates earn an average $33,326 after graduation.

#9

Samford University

Birmingham
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,533 after graduation.

Social Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Statisticians 29% $59,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Geography Professors 17% $76,640
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 17% $63,560
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $50,930
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $58,530
Sociology Professors 7% $63,980
Political Science Professors 6% $73,900
Managers 6% $101,560
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $72,740
Geographers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Education 5,059
Psychology 1,923
Communication & Journalism 1,832
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,424
History 505
Library Science 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 43

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