Social Sciences at University of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Those who finish University of Rhode Island’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 | $36,465 |
| 2 years | $37,338 |
| 3 years | $45,561 |
| 4 years | $56,321 |
| 5 years | $61,671 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $56,321, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $21,681.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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