Social Sciences Major

Description: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences. Is Social Sciences the right major for you?
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Social Sciences Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$55,990

Median Hourly Wage

$26.92*

Total Employed Nationally

1,053,140

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.