Social Sciences at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Of 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #706 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Students who complete University of Colorado Colorado Springs’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 | $31,179 |
| 2 years | $34,167 |
| 3 years | $38,011 |
| 4 years | $45,791 |
| 5 years | $50,131 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $45,791, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs stands at $20,688.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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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