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Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire

In 2020-2021, 138 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NH.

A Social Sciences major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Hampshire

In this state, there are 9,160 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 New Hampshire

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $74,570, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Hampshire that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,645.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NEC grads earn an average salary of $31,574. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,807.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
895 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,748 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Sciences Careers in NH

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Statisticians 39% $74,650
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $62,340
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 17% $49,120
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $60,920
Managers 8% $118,520
High School Teachers 2% $60,850
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $40,270
Political Science Professors 0% $93,220
Economics Professors 0% $134,270
Social Scientists 0% $79,590
Economists 0% $71,640
Sociology Professors 0% $89,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Education 1,299
Psychology 758
History 228
Communication & Journalism 187
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 10
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 2

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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