by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 106 U.S. colleges awarded 1,820 degrees and certificates in Other Social Sciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 73% of graduates. College Factual ranks 40 schools in its 2027 Best Other Social Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $41,245 one year after completing, rising to $61,387 after four years.
There are many majors available in the field of Social Science. Some of the more popular include General Social Science, Anthropology, Economics or Political Science and Government.
Those who major in Social Science, Other usually choose a major or concentration area that is very specific to their interests. An example of this is Social Science Teacher Education. This major will prepare you to teach social science subjects at different grade levels.
Courses you can expect to come across in this major include: social statistics; race, gender, and class; American public policy; global economy; literacy; issues in contemporary education; educational psychology; and teaching methods.
A degree in Other Social Sciences explores Social Sciences, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other social sciences is a widely-pursued major, with 1,820 degrees awarded annually. 106 colleges award other social sciences degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 243.
By level, the 1,820 awards include 35 certificates, 57 associate degrees, 1,336 bachelor’s degrees, 325 master’s degrees and 67 doctorates.
Women earned 65% of other social sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,191 of 1,820). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (824) and Hispanic or Latino (296), and international students earned 134.
College Factual ranks 40 schools in its 2027 Best Other Social Sciences Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 31 for bachelor’s degrees and 9 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other social sciences schools within 14 states. In all, 106 colleges offer other social sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Social Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other social sciences credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,336 of the 1,820 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other social sciences call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
Any major in the Social Science requires interdisciplinary study of many different subjects. This includes psychology, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics. Students should be able to discuss and defend opinions on current events and historical topics. Staying current on social issues and being involved in your community will help advance your career.
Many of these careers involve public speaking of some sort. Work on your communication skills in order to explain complex details clearly and confidently. In addition to excellent communication skills, most majors also require math and science abilities, attention to detail and critical thinking.
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How long an other social sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 35 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 57 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,336 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 325 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 67 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other social sciences, at 61.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 61.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 9.6% |
| Master’s degree | 9.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.6% |
| Some college courses | 3.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Social Sciences, with an average median salary of $98,889; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Social Science Professor, Survey Research Teacher, Industrial Arts Teacher and College Teacher.
With a degree in Social Science Teacher Education you will be prepared to become a classroom teacher. Depending on what area of the country you live in, teaching can be a very competitive field. Other social science graduates end up in jobs working for the government as community planners, researchers, political analysts or in law enforcement.
The occupation related to other social sciences with the most projected jobs is Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, at 1,421,275.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 1,421,275 | 11.1% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Other Social Sciences graduates earn a median $41,245 one year after completing their program, $61,387 after four years and $60,633 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,245 |
| 4 years | $61,387 |
| 5 years | $60,633 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other social sciences is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
Other Social Sciences includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Social Sciences, Other (1,820). It has 13 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 186,376 degrees a year; the largest are Economics (48,196), Political Science and Government (45,425) and Sociology (30,816). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,820 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 48,196 |
| Political Science and Government | 45,425 |
| Sociology | 30,816 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,558 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12,780 |
| Criminology | 10,920 |
| Anthropology | 10,836 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7,459 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1,300 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 574 |
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