Social Science Degree

Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer social science degrees.

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Carthage College (Carthage)

100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI

Carthage, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Carthage College.

Areas of study available at Carthage College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Carthage score in-between 22 to 27 on the ACT. Carthage has an admissions rate of 69% of which only 14% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Students attending Carthage may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carthage Red Men participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about Carthage can check out their website at http://www.carthage.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carthage offers a bachelor's degree program in social science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 50

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).