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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.
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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry include:- Increased focus on interdisciplinary approaches
- Rise of digital humanities and big data analysis
- Growing importance of diversity and inclusion
- Challenges in funding and resource allocation
- Impact of global political and economic instability
- Expansion of research topics driven by social issues
- Enhanced collaboration through digital platforms
- Strengthening ethics and responsible research practices
- Shift towards open access publishing
- Influence of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Emphasis on real-world impact and community engagement
- Pressure to demonstrate short-term outcomes and metrics
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.| Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Basic And Applied Research In The Physical And Engineering Sciences |
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Basic And Applied Research In - Earth And Environmental Sciences |
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Basic And Applied Research In The Social Sciences And Humanities |
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Basic And Applied Research In - Psychology |
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Basic And Applied Research In - Other Social Sciences And Humanities |
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U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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| Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry is performing. | |
| Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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| Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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| Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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| Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Top Executives | 6% | |||
| Chief Executives | 1% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 6% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 6% | |||
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 15% | |||
| Business Operations Specialists | 13% | |||
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 9% | |||
| Computer Occupations | 6% | |||
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 32% | |||
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 18% | |||
| Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers | 10% | |||
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians | 11% | |||
| Social Science Research Assistants | 10% | |||
| Social Science Research Assistants | 10% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 12% | |||
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry and adjacent sectors:| Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
| Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities industry. |
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Latest Industry News
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- Cape Town’s sewage treatment isn’t coping: scientists are worried about what the city is telling the public - Finally, Cape Town needs political leaders who are courageous enough to confront two evident realities. Current science communications in the city are not serving the public well, and wastewater treatment systems that use rivers and oceans as open sewers are a solution designed a century ago. Both urgently need to be reconfigured. (07/07/2025)
- KDU to Host 18th International Research Conference - The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) proudly announces the 18th edition of its prestigious International Research Conference (KDU IRC-2025), (07/05/2025)
- Newly-appointed GIPE VC aims to take it to the next level with positivity - A renowned academician and economist, Dash, is currently the director of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and is known for his extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic le (07/05/2025)
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences Survey Shows Strong Support for Harvard President Garber - Nearly three-quarters of respondents approved of Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 on The Crimson’s annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey as he leads Harvard’s resistance to the Trump administration. (07/02/2025)
- Fostering undergraduate research excellence - New and longstanding opportunities allow students to have a firsthand experience in research environments across campus. (07/02/2025)
- Exploring Opportunities in Social Sciences - Tuesday, July 1st is an open day at Federico II for the Department of Social Sciences, where specific academic paths, career opportunities, and study programs will be analyzed. Public, Social, (06/30/2025)
- IFERP Signs Strategic MoUs with Tabaco College and Central Philippines State University to Boost Global Academic Collaboration - The Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP), a premier academic and research association, is proud to announce its strategic partnerships with two esteemed institutions in the Philippines: Tabaco College and Central Philippines State University, (06/25/2025)
- College of Humanities launches 2025 DSRA Celebrations - Patience Gbeze Accra, June 24, GNA –Ms Joselyn Fosua Adjei, a PhD candidate at the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS), University of Ghana, has emphasised the need for humanities to engage with sciences by exploring new ideas and involving people to understand their perspectives. (06/24/2025)
- SA, Tanzania research funders sign landmark MoU to deepen bilateral scientific cooperation - The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening and expanding their scientific partnership. (05/24/2025)
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