Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 106 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 106 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $42,059 |
| 2 years | $68,359 |
| 3 years | $52,395 |
| 4 years | $63,795 |
| 5 years | $72,554 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $63,795, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $20,115.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. Here 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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