Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kennesaw State University sits in Kennesaw, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University
Online coursework is an option at Kennesaw State University. Of 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #15 of 26 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Those who finish Kennesaw State University’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 | $31,436 |
| 2 years | $35,601 |
| 3 years | $39,660 |
| 4 years | $45,799 |
| 5 years | $51,598 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Kennesaw State University take home a median $45,799, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Kennesaw State University is $28,457.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Kennesaw State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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