Social Sciences at University of North Georgia
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of North Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Georgia
Distance learning is available at University of North Georgia. Of 19,291 students, 4,162 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of North Georgia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Georgia’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #12 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #666 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of North Georgia
Graduates of University of North Georgia’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 | $34,408 |
| 2 years | $33,720 |
| 3 years | $39,380 |
| 4 years | $48,857 |
| 5 years | $60,927 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of North Georgia report median earnings of $48,857, compared with $50,223 for all University of North Georgia graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of North Georgia is $22,509.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of North Georgia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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