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Social Sciences in Massachusetts

Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 162,860 people employed in jobs related to a Social Sciences degree, compared to 5,423,980 nationwide.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Social Sciences grads earn an average of $104,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,573.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Massachusetts offering Social Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,020 after earning their degree at this institution. About 21% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 35% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $69,831
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952

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