Social Sciences at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University sits in Auburn, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Auburn University
Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #160 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #685 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Auburn University
Those who finish Auburn University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,808 |
| 2 years | $35,565 |
| 3 years | $40,961 |
| 4 years | $59,846 |
| 5 years | $63,805 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $59,846, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Auburn University stands at $22,975.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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