Social Sciences at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus sits in Tacoma, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Among 4,965 students, 176 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,369 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Students who complete University of Washington-Tacoma 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 | $42,075 |
| 2 years | $43,180 |
| 3 years | $50,579 |
| 4 years | $62,993 |
| 5 years | $67,574 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earn a median of $62,993, compared with $87,457 for all University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $19,136.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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