Social Sciences at University of Oregon
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Oregon. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Oregon is in Eugene, OR.
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Studying Online at University of Oregon
Many students take online classes at University of Oregon. Among 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Oregon
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Oregon’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #161 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #611 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #161 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #611 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Oregon
Those who finish University of Oregon’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,174 |
| 2 years | $39,117 |
| 3 years | $43,416 |
| 4 years | $53,428 |
| 5 years | $64,236 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Oregon earn a median of $53,428, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Oregon stands at $22,403.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Oregon work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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