Social Sciences at Long Island University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Long Island University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Long Island University sits in Brookville, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Long Island University
Many students take online classes at Long Island University. Among 16,689 students, 327 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 114 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Long Island University
Rankings can help you compare Long Island University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #39 of 79 |
| Best Value | New York | #44 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Long Island University
Graduates of Long Island 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 | $21,326 |
| 2 years | $32,974 |
| 3 years | $40,551 |
| 4 years | $48,701 |
| 5 years | $61,489 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Long Island University report median earnings of $48,701, compared with $88,659 for all Long Island University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Long Island University comes in at $22,593.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Long Island University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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