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Social Sciences Schools in Idaho

57 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Idaho in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Idaho

In this state, there are 9,120 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 Idaho

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $61,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,410. 95% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,153. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,964. In their early career, U of I grads earn an average salary of $39,320. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Social Sciences Careers in ID

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $103,610
Social Sciences Professors 33% $88,050
Social Science Research Assistants 33% $0
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $47,770
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $54,980
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $0
High School Teachers 15% $50,380
Economics Professors 14% $81,260
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $58,200
Sociology Professors 14% $0
Managers 13% $79,330
Social Scientists 0% $52,660
Geography Professors 0% $0
Economists 0% $57,800
Geographers 0% $0
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $73,460
Political Science Professors 0% $84,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Education 673
Psychology 38
History 19
Communication & Journalism 9
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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