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Social Sciences in Georgia

Social Sciences Schools in Georgia

3,752 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 12th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 364
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 94
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56

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: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 69,890 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $79,030, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,202.

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Emory University

Atlanta
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,588.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,266. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 96% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,417. 96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,993. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Social Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $61,100
Geographers 20% $85,670
Urban and Regional Planners 17% $56,470
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $60,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Theology & Religious Vocations 477
Communication & Journalism 274
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 135
English Language & Literature 129
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 80
Philosophy & Religious Studies 70
History 60
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 45

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