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Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut

2,891 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,584
Master’s Degree 192
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68
Associate Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 32,030 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $79,650, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

852 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,974. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,144 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
528 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,813. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $47,806 after graduation.

#5

Trinity College

Hartford
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Trinity Bantams. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,694.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Connecticut College

New London
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,977. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,290.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,230.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,244 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Social Sciences Careers in CT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Statisticians 37% $93,980
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $67,520
Social Sciences Professors 14% $110,250
Survey Researchers 13% $44,940
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 13% $70,820
Managers 9% $118,140
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $76,260
Political Science Professors 6% $77,570
Social Scientists 6% $78,670
Sociology Professors 4% $85,020
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Economists 0% $93,950
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $83,690
High School Teachers -3% $76,770
Social Science Research Assistants -8% $41,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Education 2,995
Psychology 2,447
Communication & Journalism 1,467
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
History 514
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Library Science 22

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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