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Social Sciences Schools in Arizona

3,457 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,727
Master’s Degree 369
Associate Degree 155
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 110
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 110
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Arizona

44,340 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $70,860, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

942 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at ASU - Tempe. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107.

811 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

712 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,784 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time.

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year. A typical student attending NAU will pay a net price of $14,308. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,004 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Embry-Riddle Prescott will pay a net price of $35,432.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,023. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382.

#8

Dine College

Tsaile
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,369 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,604. Graduates earn an average $22,467 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,260. Graduates earn an average $29,025 after graduation.

#10

Prescott College

Prescott
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Social Sciences Careers in AZ

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Statisticians 51% $79,350
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 34% $57,910
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 24% $63,120
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $73,000
Sociology Professors 13% $84,300
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $68,720
Social Science Research Assistants 12% $51,330
Managers 12% $98,540
Economists 10% $81,050
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Political Scientists 9% $0
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Anthropologists and Archeologists 7% $65,000
Social Scientists 4% $83,740
Survey Researchers 4% $45,180
Geography Professors 0% $92,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Education 16,265
Psychology 5,406
Communication & Journalism 3,531
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 988
History 640
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 171
Library Science 92

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