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Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 3,916 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,986
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 412
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 412
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 412
Master’s Degree 407
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

48,110 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 Wisconsin

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $73,870 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

1,640 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
298 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,380.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, UW - Whitewater grads earn an average salary of $43,126. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of the teachers are full time. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Stevens Point will pay a net price of $13,346. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,844.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687.

#10

Beloit College

Beloit
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Social Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $78,050
Anthropologists and Archeologists 30% $52,110
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $53,810
Sociologists 22% $75,860
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 15% $61,980
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $43,830
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $68,650
Social Sciences Professors 8% $81,080
Social Scientists 8% $69,380
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 6% $62,950
Sociology Professors 5% $78,800
Economics Professors 4% $95,620
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $70,140
Survey Researchers 0% $45,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 5,792
Psychology 2,695
Communication & Journalism 1,988
History 561
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 360
Library Science 298
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 191

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