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Social Sciences Schools in Alabama

263 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 14th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 210
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 26.6%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Alabama

23,650 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 Alabama

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $75,470, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. In their early career, TROY grads earn an average salary of $32,760. 94% of students get financical aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,530. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $49,695.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,208. In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $47,533. 67% of the teachers are full time.

Social Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Statisticians 29% $59,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Geography Professors 17% $76,640
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 17% $63,560
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $50,930
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $58,530
Sociology Professors 7% $63,980
Political Science Professors 6% $73,900
Managers 6% $101,560
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $72,740
Geographers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Education 3,231
Psychology 355
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 293
Communication & Journalism 218
Library Science 80
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 14

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