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Social Sciences in Washington

Social Sciences Schools in Washington

3,265 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,067
Master’s Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 57
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Associate Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Washington

54,570 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Washington

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $78,690 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

1,326 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404.

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813 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 88% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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414 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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240 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.

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187 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Puget Sound will pay a net price of $37,164. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 64% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $10,495.

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Social Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Anthropologists and Archeologists 35% $73,460
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,910
Geographers 0% $81,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 17,408
Communication & Journalism 2,086
English Language & Literature 896
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 603
History 475
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 421
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 412
Philosophy & Religious Studies 331

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