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Social Sciences in North Carolina

Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in North Carolina

178,450 people in the state and 5,423,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Sciences.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $76,949 in the state and $87,573 nationwide.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 8 colleges in North Carolina offering Social Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,635 a year. The school admits about 22% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,785 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594

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