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Social Sciences Schools in Kansas

96 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. In their early career, KU grads earn an average salary of $46,973.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at K -State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,557 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,859. 90% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,143 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

In their early career, ESU grads earn an average salary of $37,417. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,794. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

Social Sciences Careers in KS

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $56,910
Statisticians 25% $83,660
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $58,080
Sociology Professors 17% $68,710
Urban and Regional Planners 15% $63,830
Managers 11% $96,210
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Social Scientists 4% $78,050
Survey Researchers -6% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Education 2,994
Psychology 375
Library Science 168
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 97
History 35
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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