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General Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 90.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 2.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Louisiana

24,690 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $72,880, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

General Social Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $79,040
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $0
Managers 9% $79,900
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Social Scientists 7% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Geography & Cartography 222
Political Science & Government 24
Criminology 20
Economics 20
Sociology 17
Anthropology 15
Urban Studies 4
Other Social Sciences 2

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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