Social Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue 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 | $39,775 |
| 2 years | $43,172 |
| 3 years | $48,002 |
| 4 years | $57,125 |
| 5 years | $64,356 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $57,125, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $21,043.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus 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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