Social Sciences at Northern Arizona University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, take a look at what Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Arizona University is in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Arizona University
Many students take online classes at Northern Arizona University. Among 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) studied exclusively online and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Northern Arizona University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Arizona University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #336 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #336 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Northern Arizona University
Graduates of Northern Arizona University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,252 |
| 2 years | $34,541 |
| 3 years | $39,315 |
| 4 years | $45,264 |
| 5 years | $54,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University take home a median $45,264, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University is $21,390.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Northern Arizona University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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