Social Sciences at Utah State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Utah State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Utah State University is in Logan, UT.
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Studying Online at Utah State University
Online coursework is an option at Utah State University. Among 28,904 students, 5,333 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,938 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Utah State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Utah State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Utah | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 34 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 34 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Utah State University
Graduates of Utah State University’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 | $43,137 |
| 2 years | $45,016 |
| 3 years | $51,959 |
| 4 years | $63,431 |
| 5 years | $64,094 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Utah State University earn a median of $63,431, compared with $48,041 for all Utah State University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Utah State University is $18,070.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Utah State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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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