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General Social Sciences Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 21 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in CO.

A General Social Sciences major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 8

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Colorado

27,980 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $69,530, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

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

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,762 after earning their degree at this institution. 59% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

General Social Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $82,900
Social Sciences Professors 29% $0
Survey Researchers 28% $69,150
Social Science Research Assistants 23% $49,510
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Managers 16% $127,750
Social Scientists 8% $76,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Economics 96
Geography & Cartography 91
International Relations & Security 62
Criminology 44
Political Science & Government 40
Sociology 37
Anthropology 32

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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