Social Sciences at San Diego State University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Distance learning is available at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at San Diego State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #31 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #127 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 934 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #147 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from San Diego State University
Those who finish San Diego State 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 | $33,669 |
| 2 years | $32,478 |
| 3 years | $42,620 |
| 4 years | $51,745 |
| 5 years | $62,053 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from San Diego State University earn a median of $51,745, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $15,852.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at San Diego State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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