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Social Sciences Schools in North Dakota

In 2020-2021, 194 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in ND.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in North Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 163
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Dakota, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in North Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in North Dakota

In this state, there are 5,330 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in North Dakota

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $68,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 8 colleges in North Dakota that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
13,615 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,966. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UND.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,846 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,967 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

University of Mary

Bismarck
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,799 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,572. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,935 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,147 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,603. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,804 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,168 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,296 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,441 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,673. In their early career, DSU grads earn an average salary of $39,775.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,835 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,676 Total Students

The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $11,676. In their early career, Valley City State University grads earn an average salary of $41,624.

Social Sciences Careers in ND

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ND Job Growth ND Median Salary
Sociology Professors 33% $0
Statisticians 29% $66,490
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $49,410
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $0
Economics Professors 17% $96,060
Urban and Regional Planners 17% $70,230
High School Teachers 11% $53,000
Managers 10% $103,020
Political Science Professors 0% $0
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $45,980
Social Scientists 0% $67,340
Geography Professors 0% $0
Social Sciences Professors -14% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in ND
Education 1,291
Psychology 369
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 239
Communication & Journalism 171
History 49
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 17

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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