Social Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #146 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #408 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #146 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #408 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Graduates of University of Nevada-Reno’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 | $27,786 |
| 2 years | $35,379 |
| 3 years | $37,093 |
| 4 years | $44,173 |
| 5 years | $54,818 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $44,173, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $20,965.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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