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Social Sciences Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 312 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in MO.

A Social Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.8%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Missouri

There are 45,190 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 Missouri

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $71,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559.

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,977 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,078 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,039.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,718.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#9

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,831 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $17,366.

Social Sciences Careers in MO

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $65,380
Geographers 25% $79,590
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $56,710
Survey Researchers 21% $50,130
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $71,940
Social Sciences Professors 19% $60,990
Economics Professors 18% $96,970
Economists 17% $91,350
Sociology Professors 17% $75,870
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $69,520
Geography Professors 13% $73,530
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 11% $58,610
Social Science Research Assistants 10% $47,790
Managers 10% $93,580
Anthropologists and Archeologists 7% $61,900
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Social Scientists 5% $69,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Education 4,657
Psychology 518
Communication & Journalism 209
History 108
Library Science 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 19

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