Social Sciences at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Use these rankings to compare Vanderbilt University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 934 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 934 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt 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 | $60,976 |
| 2 years | $59,819 |
| 3 years | $75,831 |
| 4 years | $88,874 |
| 5 years | $107,330 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Vanderbilt University take home a median $88,874, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $11,808.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.