Social Sciences at Southern Connecticut State University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Southern Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, CT.
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Studying Online at Southern Connecticut State University
Distance learning is available at Southern Connecticut State University. Among 9,377 students, 958 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,842 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Southern Connecticut State University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Connecticut State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #41 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #591 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University
Those who finish Southern Connecticut 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 | $29,607 |
| 2 years | $36,533 |
| 3 years | $39,492 |
| 4 years | $47,818 |
| 5 years | $50,533 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Southern Connecticut State University report median earnings of $47,818, compared with $57,907 for all Southern Connecticut State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Southern Connecticut State University is $24,977.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Southern Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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