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Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 235 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in MN.

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) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Master’s Degree 100
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.9%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. An average student at SMU MN will pay a net price of $21,101. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,596 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $92,690
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $70,620
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $67,670
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $73,040
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Survey Researchers 8% $58,410
Managers 7% $118,410
Economists 5% $68,050
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Sociology Professors 4% $76,370
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Economics Professors 3% $95,020
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0
Social Sciences Professors 0% $72,080
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $80,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 6,976
Psychology 3,279
Communication & Journalism 151
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 68
Library Science 33
History 29
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 20

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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