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Social Sciences Schools in California

2,501 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,900
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 492
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 492
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 492
Post-Master’s Certificate 109
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 109

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in California

310,890 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 California

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $93,790 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,023. Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 99% of the teachers are full time. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,914 a year.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,768.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,845. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Social Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $68,770
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $83,480
Economics Professors 20% $125,160
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $62,550
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Managers 11% $129,300
Sociology Professors 9% $90,330
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Survey Researchers 6% $63,810
Economists 6% $114,660
Social Science Research Assistants 3% $46,800
Sociologists 0% $97,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Education 17,606
Psychology 7,826
Communication & Journalism 858
Library Science 732
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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