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General Social Sciences in Massachusetts

General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

92,530 people in the state and 3,857,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Sciences.

General Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Social Sciences grad in the state is $98,089, compared to a typical salary of $84,879 nationwide.

General Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Social Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,651 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Massachusetts pay around $5,376 a year in tuition.

General Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5% $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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