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Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 224 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NE.

A Social Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 204
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 19.6%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 14,330 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $68,490, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Nebraska that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Bellevue University. Graduates earn an average $47,484 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,162 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

Social Sciences Careers in NE

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 33% $73,370
Statisticians 32% $65,560
Social Sciences Professors 25% $76,090
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $51,290
Urban and Regional Planners 16% $63,740
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 14% $70,960
Survey Researchers 13% $25,090
Social Scientists 12% $0
Political Science Professors 11% $70,300
Managers 11% $96,360
Economics Professors 9% $96,080
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Social Science Research Assistants 6% $46,670
Geography Professors 0% $0
Economists 0% $73,530
Geographers 0% $0
Sociologists 0% $0
Sociology Professors 0% $69,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Education 2,838
Psychology 179
Communication & Journalism 102
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 75
History 47
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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