Social Sciences at Augustana College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Augustana College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Augustana College is in Rock Island, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Augustana College
Augustana College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Augustana College
Use these rankings to compare Augustana College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #22 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #620 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Augustana College
Graduates of Augustana College’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 | $36,980 |
| 2 years | $28,875 |
| 3 years | $42,609 |
| 4 years | $57,752 |
| 5 years | $57,966 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Augustana College earn a median of $57,752, compared with $54,037 for all Augustana College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Augustana College stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Augustana College work across a variety of fields. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.