Social Sciences at Columbus State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University
Distance learning is available at Columbus State University. Among 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Columbus State University
Use these rankings to compare Columbus State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #10 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #21 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #169 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #887 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Columbus State University
Graduates of Columbus State 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 | $34,916 |
| 2 years | $33,299 |
| 3 years | $37,033 |
| 4 years | $40,786 |
| 5 years | $47,830 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Columbus State University report median earnings of $40,786, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Columbus State University comes in at $38,400.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Columbus State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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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