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Social Sciences in Wisconsin

Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 3,530 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in WI.

A Social Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 314
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

48,110 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 Wisconsin

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $73,870 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

422 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,834.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,427. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 30% $52,110
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $53,810
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $68,650
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $70,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Theology & Religious Vocations 91
English Language & Literature 81
Communication & Journalism 75
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
History 65
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33
Philosophy & Religious Studies 33

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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