Social Sciences at Eastern Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Michigan University is in Ypsilanti, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Michigan University. Among 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Michigan University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #14 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #502 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #831 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Eastern Michigan University
Those who finish Eastern Michigan 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 | $33,813 |
| 2 years | $31,561 |
| 3 years | $40,405 |
| 4 years | $48,918 |
| 5 years | $53,883 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $48,918, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Eastern Michigan University is $27,019.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Eastern Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.