Social Sciences at Carleton College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Carleton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carleton College is located in Northfield, MN.
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Studying Online at Carleton College
Carleton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Carleton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Carleton College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #739 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Carleton College
Graduates of Carleton 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 | $60,032 |
| 3 years | $66,207 |
| 4 years | $83,775 |
| 5 years | $107,997 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Carleton College earn a median of $83,775, compared with $85,081 for all Carleton College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Carleton College stands at $19,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Carleton College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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