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General Social Sciences at University of Chicago

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Social Sciences at University of Chicago
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.

General Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

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).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of General Social Sciences Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Social Sciences majors at University of Chicago

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).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of General Social Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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 diversity of General Social Sciences majors at University of Chicago

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

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