Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #23 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #34 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #669 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #23 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #34 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #669 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $42,220 |
| 2 years | $41,867 |
| 3 years | $55,912 |
| 4 years | $70,502 |
| 5 years | $73,538 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $70,502, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $25,288.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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