General Social Sciences at University of Chicago
If you plan to study General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 788 general social sciences graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago
Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 155 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 156 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 155 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Chicago
Students who complete University of Chicago’s General 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 | $39,749 |
| 2 years | $39,214 |
| 3 years | $47,962 |
| 4 years | $59,606 |
| 5 years | $69,143 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Social Sciences graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $59,606, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at University of Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Chicago are 60% women (471) and 40% men (317).
General Social Sciences Master’s Program at University of Chicago
Among the 758 master’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 59% were women (448) and 41% were men (310).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 54 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Two or More Races | 29 |
| International (Nonresident) | 351 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 30%.*
General Social Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Chicago
Of the 4 doctoral general social sciences graduates at University of Chicago, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at University of Chicago
The General Social Sciences program at University of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 211 |
| Research & Quantitative Methods | 577 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish General Social Sciences program at University of Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.