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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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