Social Sciences at Lasell University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at Lasell University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lasell University is in Newton, MA.
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Studying Online at Lasell University
Many students take online classes at Lasell University. Of 1,668 students, 268 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 911 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Lasell University
Rankings can help you compare Lasell University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #31 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #37 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #707 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Lasell University
Students who complete Lasell 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 | $41,517 |
| 2 years | $37,478 |
| 3 years | $44,105 |
| 4 years | $56,726 |
| 5 years | $62,717 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Lasell University take home a median $56,726, compared with $50,870 for all Lasell University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Lasell University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Lasell University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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