Social Sciences at Colby College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Colby College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby College is in Waterville, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby College
Colby College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Colby College
These rankings give you a sense of how Colby College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Maine | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #675 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Colby College
Graduates of Colby College’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 | $53,964 |
| 2 years | $53,839 |
| 3 years | $75,043 |
| 4 years | $102,153 |
| 5 years | $122,021 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Colby College take home a median $102,153, compared with $72,678 for all Colby College graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Colby College stands at $25,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Colby College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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