Social Sciences at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
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Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis
Many students take online classes at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 934 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #594 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 934 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #594 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Those who finish Washington University in St Louis’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 | $46,661 |
| 2 years | $44,572 |
| 4 years | $80,729 |
| 5 years | $79,278 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $80,729, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Washington University in St Louis comes in at $15,870.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.