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General Social Sciences Schools in Georgia

27 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of General 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 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Master’s Degree 10

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: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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

Graduates earn an average $61,633 after graduation. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,853. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

In their early career, Agnes Scott grads earn an average salary of $34,075. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Social Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $92,650
Social Sciences Professors 17% $59,930
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Survey Researchers 10% $0
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $52,590
Managers 9% $109,920

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 General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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