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Social Sciences Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 3,985 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in GA.

A Social Sciences major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,402
Master’s Degree 346
Associate Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 28.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 69,890 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $79,030, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

777 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257.

657 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,633 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $22,597.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

290 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. This public school has an average net price of $15,571. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Georgia Tech. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,974.

#8

Spelman College

Atlanta
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,444. In their early career, UNG grads earn an average salary of $37,199. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $92,650
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $61,100
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 21% $50,760
Geographers 20% $85,670
Urban and Regional Planners 17% $56,470
Social Sciences Professors 17% $59,930
Sociology Professors 16% $78,190
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Economists 10% $104,200
Survey Researchers 10% $0
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $52,590
Managers 9% $109,920
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $60,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Education 9,722
Psychology 4,367
Communication & Journalism 3,112
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 896
History 679
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 120

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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