Social Sciences at Western Washington University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University
Distance learning is available at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #488 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Western Washington University
Graduates of Western Washington University’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 | $29,276 |
| 2 years | $31,583 |
| 3 years | $39,353 |
| 4 years | $48,346 |
| 5 years | $54,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Western Washington University earn a median of $48,346, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Western Washington University stands at $20,404.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Western Washington University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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