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General Social Sciences Schools in Maryland

66 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 74th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Maryland

40,720 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 Maryland

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $87,410 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,428.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UMBC. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,105. 82% of students get financical aid.

General Social Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $51,030
Survey Researchers 10% $86,130
Social Sciences Professors 8% $85,830
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Statisticians 3% $106,670
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
International Relations & Security 589
Economics 388
Political Science & Government 123
Geography & Cartography 75
Sociology 42
Criminology 20
Other Social Sciences 17
Urban Studies 15

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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