Social Sciences at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Kansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,471 |
| 2 years | $35,562 |
| 3 years | $54,534 |
| 4 years | $54,853 |
| 5 years | $70,690 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $54,853, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $25,281.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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