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Social Sciences Schools in Texas

9,039 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Sciences major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,079
Master’s Degree 975
Associate Degree 559
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 165
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 165
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 165
Post-Master’s Certificate 123
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 123
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 114
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 114
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 114
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.7%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 177,040 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 Texas

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $80,430 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

1,141 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1,140 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

581 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year.

503 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,887. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

In their early career, UNT grads earn an average salary of $43,194. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,122.

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,194. In their early career, Texas Tech grads earn an average salary of $47,287.

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,549. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

#9

Rice University

Houston
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. 70% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. In their early career, UT Dallas grads earn an average salary of $52,187.

Social Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,650
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $70,730
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 28% $60,810
Urban and Regional Planners 22% $62,740
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Economists 19% $99,740
Geographers 15% $63,420
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Sociology Professors 14% $74,280
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $82,010
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Social Sciences Professors 13% $56,450
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $67,980
Geography Professors 11% $85,120
Survey Researchers 8% $57,970
Social Scientists 7% $79,590
Social Science Research Assistants 6% $44,000
Political Scientists -2% $88,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 17,614
Psychology 11,577
Communication & Journalism 8,480
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 2,971
History 2,312
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 946
Library Science 809

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