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General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

277 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Social Sciences is the 103rd most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 196
Associate Degree 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Master’s Degree 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 42,090 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $80,210, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

In their early career, Massasoit Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,973. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,762 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

#4

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,200 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. A typical student attending Roxbury Community College will pay a net price of $9,233.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,961 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

General Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $101,020
Social Sciences Professors 12% $72,640
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
Managers 7% $120,100
Social Science Research Assistants 6% $50,060
Survey Researchers 3% $59,760
Sociologists -7% $95,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
Anthropology 316
Criminology 300
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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