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Social Sciences Schools in Hawaii

63 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Hawaii in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Hawaii

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Hawaii, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Hawaii is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 23.8%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Hawaii

In this state, there are 9,510 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 Hawaii

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $76,230 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
18,025 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UH Manoa. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,243 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,471 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

Social Sciences Careers in HI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title HI Job Growth HI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $55,910
Economics Professors 14% $92,160
Economists 13% $91,260
Sociology Professors 13% $0
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $74,310
Social Science Research Assistants 8% $49,500
Managers 7% $94,460
High School Teachers 6% $60,160
Social Scientists 4% $96,630
Geography Professors 0% $0
Political Science Professors 0% $87,360
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $82,850
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $66,200
Survey Researchers -5% $34,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in HI
Education 401
Psychology 140
Communication & Journalism 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 23
Library Science 11
History 3
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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