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Social Sciences Schools in Alaska

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

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 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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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
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,456 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,782. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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
Social Scientists 5% $74,730
Managers 5% $109,730
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $66,380
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $0
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0
Urban and Regional Planners 0% $79,120
Political Science Professors 0% $0
Economics Professors 0% $0
Survey Researchers 0% $53,000
Statisticians 0% $84,120
Economists 0% $79,750
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Education 259
Psychology 23
Communication & Journalism 4
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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