Social Sciences at University of North Texas
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of North Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Texas is in Denton, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Texas
Many students take online classes at University of North Texas. Among 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of North Texas
Use these rankings to compare University of North Texas’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #26 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #307 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #26 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #307 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of North Texas
Those who finish University of North Texas’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 | $31,250 |
| 2 years | $36,684 |
| 3 years | $43,530 |
| 4 years | $51,174 |
| 5 years | $56,553 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of North Texas earn a median of $51,174, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of North Texas comes in at $21,323.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of North Texas go on to a range of careers. 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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