Social Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Northwest Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Missouri State University is in Maryville, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Missouri State University
Many students take online classes at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Missouri State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #246 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University
Graduates of Northwest Missouri State University’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 | $37,640 |
| 2 years | $34,543 |
| 4 years | $49,792 |
| 5 years | $49,578 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $49,792, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Northwest Missouri State University comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Northwest Missouri State University 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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