Social Sciences at University of California-Los Angeles
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Los Angeles. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Los Angeles
Many students take online classes at University of California-Los Angeles. Among 47,335 students, 785 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Los Angeles’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #109 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #109 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles
Graduates of University of California-Los Angeles’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 | $40,826 |
| 2 years | $49,638 |
| 3 years | $53,855 |
| 4 years | $68,434 |
| 5 years | $75,060 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Los Angeles report median earnings of $68,434, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Los Angeles is $14,694.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of California-Los Angeles work across a variety of fields. Here 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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