Social Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #425 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #455 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’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 | $34,908 |
| 2 years | $35,066 |
| 3 years | $42,467 |
| 4 years | $51,439 |
| 5 years | $53,611 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $51,439, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $23,412.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are 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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