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Social Sciences Schools in Hawaii

587 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Hawaii in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Hawaii

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 523
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Hawaii, 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 Hawaii is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 20.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 35.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Hawaii

In this state, there are 9,510 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 Hawaii

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $76,230 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Hawaii that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
18,025 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
3,168 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. 84% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,165 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,180 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,243 Total Students

In their early career, Hawaii Pacific University grads earn an average salary of $44,471. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

Social Sciences Careers in HI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title HI Job Growth HI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $55,910
Economics Professors 14% $92,160
Economists 13% $91,260
Sociology Professors 13% $0
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $74,310
Social Science Research Assistants 8% $49,500
Managers 7% $94,460
High School Teachers 6% $60,160
Social Scientists 4% $96,630
Geography Professors 0% $0
Political Science Professors 0% $87,360
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $82,850
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $66,200
Survey Researchers -5% $34,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in HI
Education 830
Psychology 511
Communication & Journalism 292
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 210
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 93
History 68
Library Science 11

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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