Social Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Many students take online classes at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #641 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #641 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Students who complete University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,160 |
| 2 years | $30,248 |
| 3 years | $32,763 |
| 4 years | $41,083 |
| 5 years | $43,276 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham take home a median $41,083, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham is $25,076.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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