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Social Sciences Schools in Arkansas

900 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 849
Master’s Degree 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Arkansas

21,100 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 Arkansas

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $68,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
347 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,259 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,065. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410.

#5

Hendrix College

Conway
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Lyon College

Batesville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Graduates earn an average $30,527 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Ouachita Baptist. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,561 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,631.

Social Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $62,500
Statisticians 24% $76,350
Survey Researchers 20% $0
Managers 16% $75,190
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 14% $53,440
Economists 10% $63,720
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $48,960
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Economics Professors 9% $94,520
Social Sciences Professors 8% $53,540
Sociology Professors 8% $68,720
Social Science Research Assistants 7% $50,300
Political Science Professors 7% $72,800
Geography Professors 0% $0
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $61,220
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 4,954
Psychology 1,022
Communication & Journalism 946
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 425
History 246
Library Science 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 16

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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