Social Sciences at East Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at East Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Tennessee State University is in Johnson City, TN.
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Online Class Availability at East Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at East Tennessee State University. Of 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) studied exclusively online and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at East Tennessee State University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Tennessee State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #792 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from East Tennessee State University
Those who finish East Tennessee State 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 | $21,592 |
| 2 years | $24,824 |
| 3 years | $25,654 |
| 4 years | $34,688 |
| 5 years | $33,900 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from East Tennessee State University earn a median of $34,688, compared with $58,402 for all East Tennessee State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from East Tennessee State University is $20,676.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at East Tennessee State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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