Social Sciences at University of Northern Iowa
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Studying Online at University of Northern Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Northern Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Northern Iowa’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #320 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Northern Iowa
Students who complete University of Northern Iowa’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 | $37,332 |
| 2 years | $37,854 |
| 3 years | $44,741 |
| 4 years | $49,976 |
| 5 years | $57,191 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Northern Iowa report median earnings of $49,976, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $23,362.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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 |
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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