Social Sciences at University of Arizona
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arizona
Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Arizona
Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #367 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #367 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Arizona
Graduates of University of Arizona’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 | $40,432 |
| 2 years | $39,265 |
| 3 years | $46,793 |
| 4 years | $55,396 |
| 5 years | $59,715 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $55,396, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Arizona is $22,777.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. 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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