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Social Sciences in Arizona

Social Sciences Schools in Arizona

In 2022-2023, 3,562 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 484
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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157 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,533. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,004 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,302. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. The student to faculty ratio is 110 to 1. It takes the average student 5.51 years to graduate.

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Social Sciences Careers in AZ

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 34% $57,910
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $68,720
Anthropologists and Archeologists 7% $65,000
Geography Professors 0% $92,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Communication & Journalism 643
English Language & Literature 267
Theology & Religious Vocations 231
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 222
History 162
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 84
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 56
Liberal Arts & Humanities 51

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