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Major Monday - Social Science

Social Science Major

Overview of major: The Social Science major provides students with a robust foundation in a broad area of study. Unlike the Humanities degree, Social Science utilizes the scientific approach to studying the world. Students will study aspects of human behavior, sociological patterns, history, and emerging trends. These skills will help them come up with viable solutions to environmental, social, personal, and business problems. Many social scientists are involved in social work, including relief work and humanitarian aid.

Skills gained:

Markets hiring:

Many Social Science majors end up as social workers, political lobbyists, teachers, urban planners, librarians, or government work including foreign service officer positions. The following is a short list of the possible sectors they may end up in.

Forecasted job market growth:

There is no “Social Science” field in the database of Bureau of Labor Statistics. Instead we compiled statistics for the most common fields entered by Social Science majors.

All figures are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect growth in 2008 – 2018.

Average cost through CP!:

Cost Estimate: $11,500 The details listed above are ballpark figures for comparison purposes only. The individualized nature of our program necessarily means that costs and components fluctuate within degree plans as we personalize degree templates to our students’ needs. Secondly, third party college fees may change without warning. Click here to learn more about our Social Science program.

Student testimonial:

Through this degree, I was able to study psychology, history, and political sciences, topics which provide a solid foundation for understanding people, both past and present. Because of the flexibility of this degree, I was also able to focus on Business through my free electives. I loved studying for my Social Sciences degree and think that studying people, ideas, business, and how the three work together makes this one of the most practical and fun degrees available through CollegePlus!- Brittany B.

Meet Brittany. CollegePlus! alum and staff member. Click here to read our conversation on Facebook.

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