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Social Sciences in Indiana

Social Sciences Schools in Indiana

2,750 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 222
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Indiana

There are 39,670 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Indiana

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $71,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 8 colleges in Indiana that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,974. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,419. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,690. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,241. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Indiana State.

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Social Sciences Careers in IN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $51,780
Urban and Regional Planners 16% $55,660
Anthropologists and Archeologists 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Theology & Religious Vocations 540
Communication & Journalism 391
English Language & Literature 193
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 131
History 79
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 60
Philosophy & Religious Studies 58
Liberal Arts & Humanities 19

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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