Social Sciences at College of the Holy Cross
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at College of the Holy Cross. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
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Studying Online at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Holy Cross’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 75 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #33 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #67 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #881 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Those who finish College of the Holy Cross’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 | $50,622 |
| 2 years | $54,690 |
| 3 years | $67,167 |
| 4 years | $79,344 |
| 5 years | $98,879 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from College of the Holy Cross take home a median $79,344, compared with $69,998 for all College of the Holy Cross graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from College of the Holy Cross comes in at $26,816.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at College of the Holy Cross go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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