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Social Sciences Schools in Texas

1,263 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 975
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 165
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 165
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 165
Post-Master’s Certificate 123
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 123

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Texas

177,040 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $80,430, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $18,350. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,887.

#4

Rice University

Houston
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,742 after graduation. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $16,194.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $36,686 after graduation.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Graduates earn an average $42,200 after graduation.

Social Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,650
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $70,730
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 28% $60,810
Urban and Regional Planners 22% $62,740
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Economists 19% $99,740
Geographers 15% $63,420
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Sociology Professors 14% $74,280
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $82,010
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Social Sciences Professors 13% $56,450
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $67,980
Geography Professors 11% $85,120
Survey Researchers 8% $57,970
Social Scientists 7% $79,590
Social Science Research Assistants 6% $44,000
Political Scientists -2% $88,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 11,415
Psychology 2,011
Library Science 802
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 646
Communication & Journalism 637
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 375
History 292

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