Social Sciences at Northeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Northeastern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #836 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #836 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Northeastern University
Graduates of Northeastern 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 | $49,338 |
| 2 years | $53,375 |
| 3 years | $62,407 |
| 4 years | $71,794 |
| 5 years | $83,187 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Northeastern University take home a median $71,794, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Northeastern University stands at $23,801.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.