Social Sciences at University of San Diego
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of San Diego. Of 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of San Diego
Rankings can help you compare University of San Diego’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #48 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #147 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #826 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of San Diego
Those who finish University of San Diego’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 | $31,266 |
| 2 years | $39,075 |
| 3 years | $44,244 |
| 4 years | $59,985 |
| 5 years | $67,536 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of San Diego report median earnings of $59,985, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of San Diego is $25,367.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of San Diego work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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