Social Sciences at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, ND.
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Online Class Availability at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #475 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Those who finish North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,934 |
| 2 years | $34,502 |
| 3 years | $49,834 |
| 4 years | $62,098 |
| 5 years | $59,677 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus take home a median $62,098, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at $26,112.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. 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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