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Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 1,541 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in LA.

A Social Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,371
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Louisiana

There are 27,950 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $71,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,457 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,811.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,463. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,140. 71% of the teachers are full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

A typical student attending UL Lafayette will pay a net price of $13,094. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. In their early career, UL Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $35,980.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

A typical student attending Louisiana Tech will pay a net price of $11,304. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,399 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,782 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending McNeese will pay a net price of $10,759.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,336. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,197 after earning their degree at this institution. The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Social Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $79,040
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $48,470
Economists 25% $93,660
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $68,250
Economics Professors 14% $105,460
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $0
Managers 9% $79,900
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Social Scientists 7% $71,420
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $69,380
Geography Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Education 2,977
Psychology 1,704
Communication & Journalism 1,031
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 439
History 426
Library Science 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 26

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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