Social Sciences at Wichita State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
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Studying Online at Wichita State University
Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #565 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Wichita State University
Students who complete Wichita State University’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 | $33,174 |
| 2 years | $27,786 |
| 3 years | $30,750 |
| 4 years | $34,049 |
| 5 years | $37,333 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Wichita State University take home a median $34,049, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Wichita State University is $25,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Wichita State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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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