Social Sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Distance learning is available at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Among 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #568 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #568 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Students who complete Colorado State University-Fort Collins’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 | $33,806 |
| 2 years | $33,535 |
| 3 years | $42,995 |
| 4 years | $52,568 |
| 5 years | $60,878 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $52,568, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $22,967.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins pursue many career paths. 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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