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Social Sciences at DePaul University

Social Sciences at DePaul University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at DePaul University

Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #10 of 30
Best Value Illinois #28 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 106
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #95 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #351 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #791 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from DePaul University

Those who finish DePaul University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,762
2 years $39,384
3 years $45,941
4 years $55,850
5 years $66,582

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $55,850, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from DePaul University is $23,771.

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Social Sciences program at DePaul 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

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