Social Sciences at Kean University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Kean University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kean University sits in Union, NJ.
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Studying Online at Kean University
Distance learning is available at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Kean University
Rankings can help you compare Kean University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #166 of 180 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #807 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Kean University
Graduates of Kean 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 | $28,792 |
| 2 years | $32,590 |
| 3 years | $37,036 |
| 4 years | $42,344 |
| 5 years | $46,956 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Kean University take home a median $42,344, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Kean University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Kean University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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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