Social Sciences at University of California-Merced
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what University of California-Merced. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Merced is located in Merced, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Merced
Distance learning is available at University of California-Merced. Among 9,110 students, 2 (0%) studied exclusively online and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of California-Merced
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Merced’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #67 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #84 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of California-Merced
Graduates of University of California-Merced’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 | $26,768 |
| 2 years | $31,412 |
| 3 years | $39,291 |
| 4 years | $48,489 |
| 5 years | $57,266 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced earn a median of $48,489, compared with $62,823 for all University of California-Merced graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced comes in at $18,106.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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