Social Sciences at Lindenwood University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Lindenwood University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lindenwood University is in Saint Charles, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Lindenwood University
Distance learning is available at Lindenwood University. Of 6,826 students, 3,177 (47%) studied exclusively online and 2,994 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Lindenwood University
Rankings can help you compare Lindenwood University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Lindenwood University
Graduates of Lindenwood 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 | $40,042 |
| 2 years | $51,924 |
| 3 years | $51,814 |
| 4 years | $50,541 |
| 5 years | $55,306 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Lindenwood University take home a median $50,541, compared with $51,541 for all Lindenwood University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Lindenwood University comes in at $24,022.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Lindenwood University work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.