Social Sciences at University of Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Florida
Students who complete University of Florida’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 | $33,887 |
| 2 years | $40,562 |
| 3 years | $48,249 |
| 4 years | $60,557 |
| 5 years | $64,540 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $60,557, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Florida comes in at $17,264.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. 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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