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Social Sciences in Minnesota

Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

2,378 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Master’s Degree 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 49,110 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $81,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 6 colleges in Minnesota that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 25% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,812. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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Social Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $67,670
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $73,040
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Theology & Religious Vocations 435
English Language & Literature 168
Communication & Journalism 151
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 68
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 44
History 29
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 20

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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