Social Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #675 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $30,765 |
| 2 years | $30,450 |
| 3 years | $33,061 |
| 4 years | $46,938 |
| 5 years | $58,484 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville take home a median $46,938, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $25,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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