Social Sciences at University of Maryland-College Park
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland-College Park is in College Park, MD.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
Use these rankings to compare University of Maryland-College Park’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park’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 | $42,123 |
| 2 years | $47,334 |
| 3 years | $53,697 |
| 4 years | $64,899 |
| 5 years | $75,144 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-College Park take home a median $64,899, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-College Park is $20,556.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Maryland-College Park work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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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