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Social Sciences in Minnesota

Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 2,378 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in MN.

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 2,138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Master’s Degree 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Associate Degree 3

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,996.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,156. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $28,233. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Carleton College

Northfield
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Hamline University

Saint Paul
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,691. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Social Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $67,670
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $73,040
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,264
Communication & Journalism 1,434
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,073
English Language & Literature 1,056
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 602
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
History 398
Philosophy & Religious Studies 338

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