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Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

1,126 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,016
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 7,780 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 Rhode Island

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

#1

Brown University

Providence
419 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,341 after earning their degree at this institution.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Providence College

Providence
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $40,888.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,306 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Bryant University

Smithfield
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,582.

Social Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Statisticians 67% $0
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $69,150
Political Science Professors 10% $101,100
Urban and Regional Planners 7% $75,000
Managers 4% $114,950
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $0
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $0
Survey Researchers 0% $0
Social Scientists 0% $0
Sociology Professors 0% $96,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Education 926
Psychology 867
Communication & Journalism 548
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 497
History 234
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 152
Library Science 46

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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