Social Sciences at University of Memphis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis
Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Memphis
Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #159 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #869 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Memphis
Graduates of University of Memphis’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 | $26,603 |
| 2 years | $25,766 |
| 3 years | $31,325 |
| 4 years | $36,569 |
| 5 years | $43,376 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Memphis take home a median $36,569, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Memphis stands at $24,594.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. Here 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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