Social Sciences at Cornell University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University
Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Cornell University
Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 934 |
| Best Value | New York | #62 of 77 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #146 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #831 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 934 |
| Best Value | New York | #62 of 77 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #146 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #831 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Cornell University
Graduates of Cornell University’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 | $59,093 |
| 2 years | $59,920 |
| 3 years | $65,271 |
| 4 years | $88,833 |
| 5 years | $107,960 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Cornell University take home a median $88,833, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Cornell University comes in at $13,933.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Cornell University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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