Social Sciences at Georgia State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Georgia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia State University
Online coursework is an option at Georgia State University. Of 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) studied exclusively online and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Georgia State University
Use these rankings to compare Georgia State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #18 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #459 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #824 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #18 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #459 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #824 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Georgia State University
Students who complete Georgia State 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 | $32,227 |
| 2 years | $36,513 |
| 3 years | $41,141 |
| 4 years | $49,831 |
| 5 years | $54,028 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Georgia State University earn a median of $49,831, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Georgia State University comes in at $27,464.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Georgia State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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