Social Sciences at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Distance learning is available at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #124 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #141 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’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 | $30,093 |
| 2 years | $30,139 |
| 3 years | $34,878 |
| 4 years | $44,286 |
| 5 years | $55,139 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $44,286, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Chico stands at $18,043.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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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