Social Sciences at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #35 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,038 |
| 2 years | $32,695 |
| 3 years | $40,145 |
| 4 years | $48,110 |
| 5 years | $54,727 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $48,110, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $14,727.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. 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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