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Social Sciences in Colorado

Social Sciences Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 3,181 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 363
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Colorado

There are 50,340 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $75,610 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,737. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. A typical student attending CU - Boulder will pay a net price of $20,971.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,782. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Regis U. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,367.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending Mines will pay a net price of $27,978.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,772. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $17,465. 58% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Social Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $65,400
Geography Professors 27% $75,520
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $62,380
Urban and Regional Planners 16% $74,900
Geographers 0% $85,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Communication & Journalism 286
English Language & Literature 178
Theology & Religious Vocations 174
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94
Liberal Arts & Humanities 73
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 70
Philosophy & Religious Studies 63
History 50

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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