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Social Sciences Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 5,091 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in OH.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 7th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,291
Master’s Degree 455
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Associate Degree 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 98,120 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 Ohio

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $76,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

1,219 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public school has an average net price of $16,845. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

541 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $24,756. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year.

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Cleveland State University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,943. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

252 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,312 a year.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

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Denison University

Granville
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,258 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,906 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Social Sciences Careers in OH

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Statisticians 34% $78,670
Political Scientists 25% $0
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $59,940
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 11% $67,880
Social Science Research Assistants 9% $43,180
Urban and Regional Planners 9% $66,560
Social Scientists 9% $75,540
Economics Professors 8% $99,920
Managers 7% $97,600
Political Science Professors 6% $82,000
Social Sciences Professors 6% $70,500
High School Teachers 6% $61,740
Sociology Professors 5% $80,210
Geography Professors 5% $88,960
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 5% $85,590
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $59,170
Economists 0% $108,800
Sociologists 0% $64,940
Survey Researchers -6% $55,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Education 9,238
Psychology 4,871
Communication & Journalism 3,901
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,024
History 986
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 397
Library Science 176

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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