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General Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

27 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Social Sciences major is the 119th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Associate Degree 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 25.9%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

5,280 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 Rhode Island

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Providence College

Providence
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $62,565 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

General Social Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Statisticians 67% $0
Managers 4% $114,950
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $0
Social Scientists 0% $0
Survey Researchers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Economics 375
Political Science & Government 324
Criminology 115
Sociology 99
International Relations & Security 70
Anthropology 50
Geography & Cartography 18
Urban Studies 18

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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