Social Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston-Clear Lake sits in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Of 8,137 students, 1,461 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Houston-Clear Lake
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #17 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #28 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #556 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Students who complete University of Houston-Clear Lake’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 | $33,207 |
| 2 years | $44,337 |
| 3 years | $52,048 |
| 4 years | $57,811 |
| 5 years | $58,223 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake take home a median $57,811, compared with $59,411 for all University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake stands at $22,796.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Houston-Clear Lake work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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 |
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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