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General Social Sciences Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 23 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in CA.

A General Social Sciences major is the 192nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General 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 23

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.1%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 196,850 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in California

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,180 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Humboldt State University.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.99 years.

General 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
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Managers 11% $129,300
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Survey Researchers 6% $63,810
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
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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