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Social Sciences in Massachusetts

Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 162,860 people employed in jobs related to a Social Sciences degree, compared to 5,423,980 nationwide.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Social Sciences grad in the state is $104,620, compared to a typical salary of $87,573 nationwide.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Massachusetts offering Social Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,020 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 21%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. The school admits about 35% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594

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