Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Social Sciences in Kansas

Find Schools Near

Social Sciences Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 1,106 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in KS.

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

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 965
Master’s Degree 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 33
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
undefined

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 21,630 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Kansas

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $67,370 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

undefined

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

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,257.

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,433. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, K -State grads earn an average salary of $43,557.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

In their early career, FHSU grads earn an average salary of $38,240. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,996 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. 64% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,731 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 88% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,417 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,253.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,179 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. 68% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, University of St. Mary grads earn an average salary of $45,019.

#10

Baker University

Baldwin City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,706 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Baker.

Social Sciences Careers in KS

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $56,910
Statisticians 25% $83,660
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $58,080
Sociology Professors 17% $68,710
Urban and Regional Planners 15% $63,830
Managers 11% $96,210
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Social Scientists 4% $78,050
Survey Researchers -6% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Education 4,776
Psychology 1,451
Communication & Journalism 1,015
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 305
History 219
Library Science 168
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 119

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.