Social Sciences at William & Mary
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at William & Mary
Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at William & Mary
Use these rankings to compare William & Mary’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 192 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #24 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #613 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #613 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from William & Mary
Students who complete William & Mary’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 | $45,256 |
| 2 years | $45,468 |
| 3 years | $51,114 |
| 4 years | $63,201 |
| 5 years | $79,201 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from William & Mary take home a median $63,201, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from William & Mary comes in at $18,649.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. 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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