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Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

2,787 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,501
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 120
Master’s Degree 100
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Minnesota

There are 49,110 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $81,490, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

1,180 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878.

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,505. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#4

Macalester College

Saint Paul
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester. An average student at Macalester will pay a net price of $27,764. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,959 a year.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,066.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#8

Carleton College

Northfield
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. In their early career, Carleton grads earn an average salary of $48,030. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton.

#9

Hamline University

Saint Paul
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Hamline grads earn an average salary of $46,060. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

#10

Capella University

Minneapolis
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Social Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $92,690
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $70,620
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $67,670
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $73,040
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Survey Researchers 8% $58,410
Managers 7% $118,410
Economists 5% $68,050
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Sociology Professors 4% $76,370
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Economics Professors 3% $95,020
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0
Social Sciences Professors 0% $72,080
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $80,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 9,682
Psychology 6,179
Communication & Journalism 1,434
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
History 398
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 235
Library Science 40

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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