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Social Sciences in Georgia

Social Sciences Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 54 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 119th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Georgia

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 Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 47,450 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $70,140, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

56% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,627. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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Social Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $52,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Economics 123
International Relations & Security 62
Political Science & Government 57
Sociology 49
Anthropology 37
Geography & Cartography 28
Urban Studies 26
Other Social Sciences 25

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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