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Social Sciences in North Carolina

Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina

5,049 students earned Social Sciences degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 419
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 116
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 64,190 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 North Carolina

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $80,960 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

Durham
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,785.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $15,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $10,907. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,319. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,442. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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#10

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $20,984. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,370
Urban and Regional Planners 16% $64,120
Geography Professors 6% $77,550
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,340
Geographers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Theology & Religious Vocations 803
English Language & Literature 330
Communication & Journalism 235
Philosophy & Religious Studies 228
History 135
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 131
Liberal Arts & Humanities 111
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 96

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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