Social Sciences at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 934 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #726 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 934 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #726 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern 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 | $62,869 |
| 2 years | $62,777 |
| 3 years | $75,436 |
| 4 years | $93,044 |
| 5 years | $103,223 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $93,044, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Northwestern University is $16,716.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.