Social Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what The University of Texas at Dallas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at Dallas
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Dallas. Of 29,886 students, 887 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Dallas’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #35 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #53 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #35 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #53 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas’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 | $38,400 |
| 2 years | $35,611 |
| 3 years | $42,024 |
| 4 years | $50,765 |
| 5 years | $60,450 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas take home a median $50,765, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at $21,416.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at The University of Texas at Dallas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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