Social Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.
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Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #369 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #369 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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 | $39,364 |
| 2 years | $41,165 |
| 3 years | $50,588 |
| 4 years | $59,786 |
| 5 years | $64,641 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $59,786, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $21,054.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.