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Social Sciences in Alaska

Social Sciences Schools in Alaska

69 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Alaska in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 21.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 4,820 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Alaska

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $77,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. It takes the average student 4.89 years to graduate.

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Social Sciences Careers in AK

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 7% $64,480
Urban and Regional Planners 0% $79,120
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
English Language & Literature 16
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7
Communication & Journalism 4
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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