Social Sciences at Saint Cloud State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Saint Cloud State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Saint Cloud State University
Distance learning is available at Saint Cloud State University. Among 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Saint Cloud State University
Use these rankings to compare Saint Cloud State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #692 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Saint Cloud State University
Students who complete Saint Cloud State 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 | $33,748 |
| 2 years | $38,494 |
| 3 years | $41,243 |
| 4 years | $49,775 |
| 5 years | $56,861 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Saint Cloud State University take home a median $49,775, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Saint Cloud State University comes in at $22,579.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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