Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Social Sciences in Maryland

Find Schools Near

Social Sciences Schools in Maryland

1,347 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,133
Post-Master’s Certificate 119
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 119
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 95
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 95
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 95

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
undefined

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Maryland

54,610 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

undefined

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Maryland

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $87,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

undefined

There are 9 colleges in Maryland that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

1,066 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 80% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105. 55% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,117. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,112 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,105. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. A typical student attending UB will pay a net price of $17,206.

#9

Salisbury University

Salisbury
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation.

Social Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $51,030
Survey Researchers 10% $86,130
Anthropologists and Archeologists 10% $44,980
Social Sciences Professors 8% $85,830
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 8% $61,660
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Sociology Professors 7% $74,160
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Economists 5% $116,380
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 5% $74,600
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Statisticians 3% $106,670
Managers 2% $119,900
Urban and Regional Planners 1% $75,970
Geographers 0% $84,280
Political Scientists 0% $129,870
Geography Professors 0% $88,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Education 3,634
Psychology 286
Communication & Journalism 268
Library Science 104
History 55
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 15

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.