Social Sciences at Mississippi State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi State University sits in Mississippi State, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi State University
Distance learning is available at Mississippi State University. Among 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Mississippi State University
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #579 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #579 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Mississippi State University
Graduates of Mississippi 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 | $25,449 |
| 2 years | $31,280 |
| 3 years | $38,279 |
| 4 years | $47,352 |
| 5 years | $52,542 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,352, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Mississippi State University is $24,952.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Mississippi State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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