Social Sciences at Colorado College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Colorado College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colorado College sits in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado College
Colorado College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Colorado College
Rankings can help you compare Colorado College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 34 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #33 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Colorado College
Those who finish Colorado 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 | $38,219 |
| 2 years | $40,332 |
| 3 years | $59,954 |
| 4 years | $79,354 |
| 5 years | $84,600 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Colorado College take home a median $79,354, compared with $76,070 for all Colorado College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Colorado College is $18,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Colorado College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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