Social Sciences at George Washington University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Washington University is in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at George Washington University
Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at George Washington University
Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #162 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #882 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #162 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #882 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from George Washington University
Those who finish George Washington 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 | $54,808 |
| 2 years | $56,162 |
| 3 years | $67,066 |
| 4 years | $79,339 |
| 5 years | $95,039 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from George Washington University take home a median $79,339, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from George Washington University is $24,050.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at George Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.