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Social Sciences in Connecticut

Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 3,030 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in CT.

A Social Sciences major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,659
Master’s Degree 219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Associate Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 32,030 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $79,650, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

852 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,512. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid.

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Yale University

New Haven
528 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $18,535.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 49% of students get financical aid.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,210. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Trinity College

Hartford
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Trinity Bantams.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,291. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Connecticut College

New London
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Conn College. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,664. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at ECSU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,682. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in CT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $67,520
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $76,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,207
Communication & Journalism 1,467
English Language & Literature 666
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
History 514
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 342
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Philosophy & Religious Studies 271

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