Social Sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Arlington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in Arlington, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at Arlington
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at Arlington. Among 44,956 students, 13,999 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,417 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas at Arlington
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Arlington’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #27 of 55 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #544 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington
Graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington’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 | $32,227 |
| 2 years | $39,128 |
| 3 years | $42,525 |
| 4 years | $51,850 |
| 5 years | $65,155 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington report median earnings of $51,850, compared with $76,565 for all The University of Texas at Arlington graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington is $22,837.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at The University of Texas at Arlington work across a variety of fields. Below 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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