Social Sciences at Villanova University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Villanova University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Villanova University sits in Villanova, PA.
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Studying Online at Villanova University
Many students take online classes at Villanova University. Among 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Villanova University
Use these rankings to compare Villanova University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 180 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #53 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #175 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #918 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Villanova University
Graduates of Villanova 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 | $49,243 |
| 2 years | $53,628 |
| 3 years | $67,088 |
| 4 years | $79,645 |
| 5 years | $91,175 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Villanova University earn a median of $79,645, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Villanova University comes in at $26,310.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Villanova University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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