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Social Sciences at University of Connecticut

Social Sciences at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at University of Connecticut

Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #3 of 15
Best Value Connecticut #6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #18 of 75
Best Value New England (Region) #30 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #98 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #637 of 930

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #3 of 15
Best Value Connecticut #6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #18 of 75
Best Value New England (Region) #30 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #98 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #637 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Connecticut

Students who complete University of Connecticut’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at University of Connecticut
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,370
2 years $43,495
3 years $52,483
4 years $62,268
5 years $73,721

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut take home a median $62,268, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Connecticut

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $21,856.

Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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

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