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Social Sciences Schools in Colorado

3,590 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,090
Master’s Degree 316
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 50,340 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $75,610, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

946 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,393 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

548 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid.

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at DU will pay a net price of $33,830. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Graduates earn an average $48,167 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,762 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at USAFA.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,460 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#8

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,259 a year. An average student at Colorado College will pay a net price of $24,703.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%.

#10

Fort Lewis College

Durango
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,255. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Social Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $82,900
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 43% $70,310
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $65,400
Sociology Professors 29% $62,890
Social Sciences Professors 29% $0
Survey Researchers 28% $69,150
Geography Professors 27% $75,520
Economics Professors 24% $97,920
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 24% $67,340
Social Science Research Assistants 23% $49,510
Political Science Professors 23% $76,480
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $62,380
Managers 16% $127,750
Urban and Regional Planners 16% $74,900
Economists 14% $101,670
Social Scientists 8% $76,310
Political Scientists 0% $0
Geographers 0% $85,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Psychology 3,422
Education 3,271
Communication & Journalism 2,105
History 546
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 503
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168
Library Science 92

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