Social Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University sits in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Middle Tennessee State University
Many students take online classes at Middle Tennessee State University. Among 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Middle Tennessee State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #619 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #619 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Graduates of Middle Tennessee State 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 | $29,323 |
| 2 years | $29,636 |
| 3 years | $31,232 |
| 4 years | $39,317 |
| 5 years | $43,677 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $39,317, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Middle Tennessee State University comes in at $22,603.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Middle Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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