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Social Sciences in Kansas

Social Sciences Schools in Kansas

1,039 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 20th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 27.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Kansas

There are 21,630 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 Kansas

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $67,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 5 colleges in Kansas that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 91% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at K -State. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,053. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,750. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Social Sciences Careers in KS

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $58,080
Urban and Regional Planners 15% $63,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 97
English Language & Literature 82
Theology & Religious Vocations 52
Liberal Arts & Humanities 48
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 38
Philosophy & Religious Studies 36
History 35

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