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Social Sciences Schools in Utah

228 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 9th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 137
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 137
Master’s Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Utah

23,600 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 Utah

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $72,570 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,572.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 97% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Social Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Statisticians 88% $70,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 60% $50,000
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Social Sciences Professors 42% $66,950
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 37% $58,000
Social Science Research Assistants 35% $39,130
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
Sociology Professors 31% $89,370
Anthropologists and Archeologists 31% $65,290
Managers 31% $92,070
Urban and Regional Planners 28% $64,850
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Survey Researchers 21% $46,620
Economists 17% $67,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 9,070
Psychology 225
Communication & Journalism 96
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
History 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 16

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