Social Sciences at Clemson University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University
Online coursework is an option at Clemson University. Among 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Clemson University
Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 17 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #144 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #623 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #623 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson 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 | $37,280 |
| 2 years | $37,676 |
| 3 years | $45,918 |
| 4 years | $52,944 |
| 5 years | $64,785 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $52,944, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Clemson University is $22,938.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Clemson University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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