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Social Sciences Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 465 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in AZ.

A Social Sciences major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 369
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 44,340 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 Arizona

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $70,860 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arizona that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, ASU - Skysong grads earn an average salary of $46,621. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 74% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,004 Total Students

In their early career, Embry-Riddle Prescott grads earn an average salary of $62,242. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. It takes the average student 5.51 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,762 a year.

Social Sciences Careers in AZ

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Statisticians 51% $79,350
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 34% $57,910
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 24% $63,120
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $73,000
Sociology Professors 13% $84,300
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $68,720
Social Science Research Assistants 12% $51,330
Managers 12% $98,540
Economists 10% $81,050
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Political Scientists 9% $0
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Anthropologists and Archeologists 7% $65,000
Social Scientists 4% $83,740
Survey Researchers 4% $45,180
Geography Professors 0% $92,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Education 12,019
Psychology 2,406
Communication & Journalism 643
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 222
History 162
Library Science 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 74

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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