Social Sciences at University of Nebraska at Omaha
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nebraska at Omaha sits in Omaha, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #281 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #615 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Those who finish University of Nebraska at Omaha’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 | $36,948 |
| 2 years | $45,320 |
| 3 years | $45,480 |
| 4 years | $53,517 |
| 5 years | $59,215 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha take home a median $53,517, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at $24,434.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Nebraska at Omaha go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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