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Social Sciences at Western Oregon University

Social Sciences at Western Oregon University

If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Oregon University sits in Monmouth, OR.

Studying Online at Western Oregon University

Online coursework is an option at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Western Oregon University

Graduates of Western Oregon University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Western Oregon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,436
2 years $29,685
3 years $32,993
4 years $45,230
5 years $55,823

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Western Oregon University earn a median of $45,230, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Western Oregon University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Western Oregon University comes in at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Social Sciences program at Western Oregon University work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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