Social Sciences at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA.
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Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #16 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #22 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #61 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #644 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,428 |
| 2 years | $34,251 |
| 3 years | $40,702 |
| 4 years | $54,979 |
| 5 years | $56,767 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $54,979, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Below 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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