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Social Sciences in California

Social Sciences Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 45,701 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in CA.

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 1,775
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 562
Post-Master’s Certificate 126
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 126

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.2%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 76% of students get financical aid.

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257 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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183 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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141 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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128 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,601. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 63% of students get financical aid.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721.

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Social Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $68,770
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $62,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
English Language & Literature 912
Communication & Journalism 858
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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