Social Sciences at Barnard College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Barnard College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Barnard College is located in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at Barnard College
Online coursework is an option at Barnard College. Of 3,487 students, 218 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Barnard College
Use these rankings to compare Barnard College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 934 |
| Best Value | New York | #72 of 77 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #166 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #896 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Barnard College
Graduates of Barnard College’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,364 |
| 2 years | $55,921 |
| 3 years | $74,227 |
| 4 years | $89,520 |
| 5 years | $102,100 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Barnard College earn a median of $89,520, compared with $80,286 for all Barnard College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Barnard College stands at $17,662.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Barnard College 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 |
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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