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Social Sciences at Marquette University

Social Sciences at Marquette University

If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Marquette University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Marquette University is located in Milwaukee, WI.

Studying Online at Marquette University

Distance learning is available at Marquette University. Of 11,746 students, 546 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at Marquette University

These rankings give you a sense of how Marquette University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 106
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #96 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #161 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #788 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Marquette University

Those who finish Marquette University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Marquette University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,205
2 years $38,744
3 years $48,765
4 years $55,055
5 years $64,569

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Marquette University earn a median of $55,055, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Marquette University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Marquette University is $23,137.

Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Marquette University pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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