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Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

162 students earned Other Social Sciences degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Other Social Sciences is the 146th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 57
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 57
Master’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a other social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of other social sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Other Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

There are 9,090 people in the state and 498,370 people in the nation working in other social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Other Social Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

Other Social Sciences grads earn an average of $80,210 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer other social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Clark University

Worcester
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. 97% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 90% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Williams College

Williamstown
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

An average student at Williams will pay a net price of $23,497. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Williams.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
343 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,520 a year.

Other Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers other social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
Anthropology 316
Criminology 300
General Social Sciences 259
Geography & Cartography 181

View all majors related to Other Social Sciences

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