Social Sciences at Brigham Young University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Brigham Young University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brigham Young University is in Provo, UT.
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Online Class Availability at Brigham Young University
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University. Of 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Brigham Young University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 34 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #243 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Brigham Young University
Graduates of Brigham Young 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 | $46,408 |
| 2 years | $43,380 |
| 3 years | $56,939 |
| 4 years | $67,607 |
| 5 years | $82,901 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Brigham Young University earn a median of $67,607, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Brigham Young University stands at $11,776.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Brigham Young University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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