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Social Sciences in Vermont

Social Sciences Schools in Vermont

In 2022-2023, 728 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in VT.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 660
Master’s Degree 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, 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 Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Vermont

There are 4,700 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Vermont

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $65,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
13,292 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending UVM will pay a net price of $20,795. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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#2

Middlebury College

Middlebury
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,669 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $25,185.

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#3

Norwich University

Northfield
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

An average student at Norwich will pay a net price of $23,087. 43% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Saint Michael's. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Bennington College

Bennington
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,787. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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#8

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in VT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $57,500
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $57,900
Geography Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
English Language & Literature 359
Liberal Arts & Humanities 305
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 204
History 190
Communication & Journalism 146
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 61
Philosophy & Religious Studies 59
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 24

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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