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Social Sciences at University of Northern Colorado

Social Sciences at University of Northern Colorado

If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Northern Colorado. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Northern Colorado is in Greeley, CO.

Studying Online at University of Northern Colorado

Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Colorado. Among 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

Use these rankings to compare University of Northern Colorado’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #13 of 15
Best Value Nationwide #540 of 930
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #740 of 934

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at University of Northern Colorado
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,260
2 years $32,824
3 years $31,210
4 years $40,623
5 years $45,352

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Northern Colorado report median earnings of $40,623, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Northern Colorado

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Northern Colorado comes in at $23,479.

Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Northern Colorado pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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

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