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Social Sciences in Tennessee

Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee

307 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 58th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 305
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 36,630 people in the state and 1,656,480 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $53,620, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Tennessee that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,917. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,184. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
654 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.05 years.

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Social Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $38,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Political Science & Government 718
Economics 436
Sociology 428
Anthropology 154
International Relations & Security 109
Geography & Cartography 38
Urban Studies 21
Other Social Sciences 21

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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