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Social Sciences at Idaho State University

Social Sciences at Idaho State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Idaho State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Idaho State University is in Pocatello, ID.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Distance learning is available at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at Idaho State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Idaho State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #5 of 6
Best Value Idaho #5 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #24 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #33 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #507 of 930
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #829 of 934

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #5 of 6
Best Value Idaho #5 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #24 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #33 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #507 of 930
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #829 of 934

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Idaho State University

Students who complete Idaho State University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Idaho State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,628
2 years $26,845
3 years $29,105
4 years $33,598
5 years $43,811

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Idaho State University earn a median of $33,598, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Idaho State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Idaho State University stands at $30,420.

Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Social Sciences program at Idaho State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

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