Social Sciences at Emory University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Emory University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Emory University sits in Atlanta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Emory University
Online coursework is an option at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Emory University
Use these rankings to compare Emory University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 192 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #21 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #156 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 192 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #21 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #156 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Emory University
Those who finish Emory University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,418 |
| 2 years | $44,800 |
| 3 years | $52,209 |
| 4 years | $67,515 |
| 5 years | $81,575 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Emory University take home a median $67,515, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Emory University comes in at $20,021.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Emory University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.