Social Sciences at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in Baltimore, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Among 13,906 students, 580 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #464 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #464 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Students who complete University of Maryland-Baltimore County’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 | $39,010 |
| 2 years | $41,421 |
| 3 years | $53,711 |
| 4 years | $60,806 |
| 5 years | $72,695 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County earn a median of $60,806, compared with $76,447 for all University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County stands at $22,723.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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