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Social Sciences Schools in Washington

3,848 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 3,651
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 36
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 36
Associate Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,469. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Whitman College

Walla Walla
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,773 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,562. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation.

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
Statisticians 33% $98,070
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 24% $78,740
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $72,350
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940
Sociology Professors 19% $62,980
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Social Sciences Professors 19% $62,680
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Social Science Research Assistants 18% $45,110
Political Scientists 17% $76,660
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Survey Researchers 15% $59,620
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,910
Sociologists 8% $75,670
Geographers 0% $81,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Education 5,206
Psychology 2,848
Communication & Journalism 2,086
History 475
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 421
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 412
Library Science 141

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