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General Social Sciences Schools in Georgia

51 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 172nd most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Master’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 31.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 47,450 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $70,140, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,597. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Graduates earn an average $61,633 after graduation.

#3

Andrew College

Cuthbert
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
301 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. In their early career, Andrew College grads earn an average salary of $30,436. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,291. 71% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Berry College

Mount Berry
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,410. In their early career, Berry grads earn an average salary of $38,255. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Life University

Marietta
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,334 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

General Social Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $92,650
Social Sciences Professors 17% $59,930
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Survey Researchers 10% $0
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $52,590
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Political Science & Government 1,199
Sociology 766
Economics 642
International Relations & Security 505
Criminology 321
Anthropology 233
Geography & Cartography 95
Sociology & Anthropology 50

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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