Social Sciences at University of Akron Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #101 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #846 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #846 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’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 | $31,761 |
| 2 years | $31,417 |
| 3 years | $31,122 |
| 4 years | $44,992 |
| 5 years | $50,541 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $44,992, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $24,116.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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