Social Sciences at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Indiana University-Indianapolis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Among 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #209 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #470 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #209 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #470 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis’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 | $35,314 |
| 2 years | $38,042 |
| 3 years | $43,596 |
| 4 years | $49,770 |
| 5 years | $56,500 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $49,770, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis is $20,570.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Indiana University-Indianapolis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
- 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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