Social Sciences at California State University-Fullerton
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Fullerton. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Fullerton is located in Fullerton, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Fullerton
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fullerton. Of 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Fullerton
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Fullerton’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #45 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Fullerton
Graduates of California State University-Fullerton’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 | $31,314 |
| 2 years | $36,906 |
| 3 years | $45,410 |
| 4 years | $49,273 |
| 5 years | $58,077 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $49,273, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Fullerton comes in at $13,830.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at California State University-Fullerton work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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