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General Social Sciences in Louisiana

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General Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 59 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 109th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Bachelor’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 78.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 11.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Louisiana

There are 24,690 people in the state and 1,656,480 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $72,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,964.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 67% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

General Social Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $79,040
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $0
Managers 9% $79,900
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Social Scientists 7% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Political Science & Government 582
Sociology 407
Economics 209
Anthropology 88
International Relations & Security 58
Criminology 56
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 17

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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