Social Sciences at Arkansas State University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Arkansas State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, AR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Arkansas State University
Online coursework is an option at Arkansas State University. Among 15,726 students, 7,752 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,350 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Arkansas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Arkansas State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #825 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Arkansas State University
Those who finish Arkansas State University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,278 |
| 2 years | $28,853 |
| 3 years | $31,615 |
| 4 years | $36,142 |
| 5 years | $41,199 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Arkansas State University take home a median $36,142, compared with $50,276 for all Arkansas State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Arkansas State University stands at $28,146.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Arkansas State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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