Social Sciences at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Students who complete Florida Atlantic 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 | $31,963 |
| 2 years | $35,459 |
| 3 years | $37,241 |
| 4 years | $43,871 |
| 5 years | $53,277 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $43,871, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $21,498.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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