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General Social Sciences Schools in Missouri

48 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 165th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Associate Degree 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 33,610 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 Missouri

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $66,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,568. In their early career, Southeast Missouri State University grads earn an average salary of $34,146.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,291 after graduation.

#2

Evangel University

Springfield
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,719. 50% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $26,921.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,078 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,340.

General Social Sciences Careers in MO

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $65,380
Survey Researchers 21% $50,130
Social Sciences Professors 19% $60,990
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $47,790
Managers 10% $93,580
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Social Scientists 5% $69,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Political Science & Government 574
Economics 420
Criminology 370
Sociology 296
Anthropology 205
Geography & Cartography 114
International Relations & Security 88
Archeology 14

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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