Social Sciences at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Iowa State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #472 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #472 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Iowa State University
Those who finish Iowa State University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,214 |
| 2 years | $37,396 |
| 3 years | $44,493 |
| 4 years | $53,462 |
| 5 years | $61,324 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $53,462, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Iowa State University is $24,052.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Iowa 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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