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Social Sciences Schools in Ohio

575 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 11th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 455
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Ohio

There are 98,120 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 Ohio

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $76,470, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Ohio that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,845. Graduates earn an average $44,737 after graduation.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,914 after graduation. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

In their early career, Kent State grads earn an average salary of $35,224. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

In their early career, UC grads earn an average salary of $42,023. 93% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,966 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,756.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,906 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,682 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. An average student at Case Western will pay a net price of $34,214.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,002 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Social Sciences Careers in OH

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Statisticians 34% $78,670
Political Scientists 25% $0
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $59,940
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 11% $67,880
Social Science Research Assistants 9% $43,180
Urban and Regional Planners 9% $66,560
Social Scientists 9% $75,540
Economics Professors 8% $99,920
Managers 7% $97,600
Political Science Professors 6% $82,000
Social Sciences Professors 6% $70,500
High School Teachers 6% $61,740
Sociology Professors 5% $80,210
Geography Professors 5% $88,960
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 5% $85,590
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $59,170
Economists 0% $108,800
Sociologists 0% $64,940
Survey Researchers -6% $55,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Education 3,830
Psychology 977
Communication & Journalism 199
Library Science 173
History 155
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 93

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