Social Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 | $31,632 |
| 2 years | $31,622 |
| 3 years | $38,258 |
| 4 years | $53,320 |
| 5 years | $59,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $53,320, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $20,720.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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