Social Sciences at University of California-San Diego
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-San Diego sits in La Jolla, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-San Diego
Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #94 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #94 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Graduates of University of California-San Diego’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 | $36,399 |
| 2 years | $56,615 |
| 3 years | $48,058 |
| 4 years | $77,534 |
| 5 years | $77,680 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of California-San Diego take home a median $77,534, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of California-San Diego is $15,380.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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