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Social Sciences at University of Northern Iowa

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at University of Northern Iowa
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.

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

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

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