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Social Sciences Schools in Utah

2,479 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,067
Post-Master’s Certificate 137
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 137
Associate Degree 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Master’s Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 23,600 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 Utah

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $72,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
932 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

600 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

544 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $13,474. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year.

#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Salt Lake Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,969.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,578. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,359 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $11,647. Graduates earn an average $41,013 after graduation.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Dixie State University

Saint George
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,459. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

Social Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Statisticians 88% $70,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 60% $50,000
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Social Sciences Professors 42% $66,950
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 37% $58,000
Social Science Research Assistants 35% $39,130
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
Sociology Professors 31% $89,370
Anthropologists and Archeologists 31% $65,290
Managers 31% $92,070
Urban and Regional Planners 28% $64,850
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Survey Researchers 21% $46,620
Economists 17% $67,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 14,970
Psychology 1,971
Communication & Journalism 1,544
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 985
History 344
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 194

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