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General Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky

59 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 120th most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 79.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Kentucky

16,030 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $57,050, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. 97% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Asbury University

Wilmore
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,991. 58% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Spalding University

Louisville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Graduates earn an average $39,884 after graduation.

#6

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Social Sciences Careers in KY

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,970
Managers 9% $89,310
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Social Scientists 5% $71,410
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $46,160
Survey Researchers 0% $58,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Political Science & Government 439
Sociology 277
Economics 222
Anthropology 103
Criminology 81
Geography & Cartography 78
International Relations & Security 68
Sociology & Anthropology 21

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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