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Social Sciences in Hawaii

Social Sciences Schools in Hawaii

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

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 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Hawaii, 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 Hawaii is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 31.6%
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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
62% Graduation Rate
18,025 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UH Manoa. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,753.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,243 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. This private school has an average net price of $29,540.

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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
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $74,310
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $82,850
Geography Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in HI
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 31
Communication & Journalism 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 23
English Language & Literature 11
Philosophy & Religious Studies 10
Theology & Religious Vocations 9
History 3
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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