Social Sciences at Georgia Southern University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Georgia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia Southern University
Distance learning is available at Georgia Southern University. Of 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) studied exclusively online and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Georgia Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southern University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 26 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #15 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #759 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Those who finish Georgia Southern 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 | $30,854 |
| 2 years | $26,718 |
| 3 years | $36,258 |
| 4 years | $44,908 |
| 5 years | $50,526 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Georgia Southern University earn a median of $44,908, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Georgia Southern University is $26,188.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Georgia Southern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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