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Social Sciences in Nevada

Social Sciences Schools in Nevada

632 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Nevada in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 512
Associate Degree 53
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.7%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Nevada

17,240 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Nevada

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $71,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Nevada - Reno

Reno
503 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,198. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas
361 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,779. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,950. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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#4

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 90% of students get financical aid.

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#5

Great Basin College

Elko
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,817. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in NV

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 45% $57,170
Urban and Regional Planners 21% $82,070
Geography Professors 20% $82,320
Anthropologists and Archeologists 16% $61,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,679
Communication & Journalism 523
English Language & Literature 290
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 175
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 130
History 109
Philosophy & Religious Studies 57
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35

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