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Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 518 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 407
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.5%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,234. 85% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,380. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

Social Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $78,050
Anthropologists and Archeologists 30% $52,110
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $53,810
Sociologists 22% $75,860
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 15% $61,980
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Social Science Research Assistants 11% $43,830
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $68,650
Social Sciences Professors 8% $81,080
Social Scientists 8% $69,380
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 6% $62,950
Sociology Professors 5% $78,800
Economics Professors 4% $95,620
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $70,140
Survey Researchers 0% $45,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 2,679
Psychology 529
Library Science 288
Communication & Journalism 75
History 65
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

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