Social Sciences at University of Virginia-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 934 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #616 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 934 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #616 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Graduates of University of Virginia-Main Campus’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 | $51,682 |
| 2 years | $53,925 |
| 3 years | $63,265 |
| 4 years | $75,781 |
| 5 years | $85,617 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $75,781, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus is $18,414.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Virginia-Main Campus 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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