Social Sciences at Baylor University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University sits in Waco, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Baylor University
Rankings can help you compare Baylor University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #55 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #81 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #259 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #915 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #81 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #259 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #915 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Baylor University
Graduates of Baylor University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,414 |
| 2 years | $29,921 |
| 3 years | $39,743 |
| 4 years | $51,278 |
| 5 years | $60,473 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Baylor University take home a median $51,278, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Baylor University stands at $25,212.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.