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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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