Social Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Indiana University-Bloomington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Bloomington
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Bloomington. Among 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Bloomington’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Those who finish Indiana University-Bloomington’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 | $34,717 |
| 2 years | $45,095 |
| 3 years | $43,244 |
| 4 years | $61,863 |
| 5 years | $74,508 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $61,863, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington is $18,745.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Indiana University-Bloomington pursue many career paths. 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
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