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Social Sciences in Delaware

Social Sciences Schools in Delaware

743 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Delaware in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Delaware

6,100 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 Delaware

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $81,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 2 colleges in Delaware that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Wilmington University

New Castle
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,343.

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Social Sciences Careers in DE

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $78,590
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $60,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 23
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 12
History 10
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 7
Communication & Journalism 6
English Language & Literature 6
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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