Social Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #129 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #149 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #129 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #149 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’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 | $31,638 |
| 2 years | $36,599 |
| 3 years | $44,338 |
| 4 years | $56,782 |
| 5 years | $61,064 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz report median earnings of $56,782, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $17,294.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Here 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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