Social Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at The University of Texas at El Paso. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at El Paso sits in El Paso, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at El Paso
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at El Paso. Among 25,039 students, 2,333 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,127 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas at El Paso
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at El Paso’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #47 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #67 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #244 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #796 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso
Graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso’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 | $24,928 |
| 2 years | $23,563 |
| 3 years | $30,783 |
| 4 years | $39,260 |
| 5 years | $41,121 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso take home a median $39,260, compared with $58,459 for all The University of Texas at El Paso graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at $21,712.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at The University of Texas at El Paso 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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