Social Sciences at Connecticut College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Connecticut College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Connecticut College is located in New London, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Connecticut College
Connecticut College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Connecticut College
Use these rankings to compare Connecticut College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #854 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Connecticut College
Graduates of Connecticut 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 | $50,561 |
| 2 years | $49,909 |
| 3 years | $60,502 |
| 4 years | $76,353 |
| 5 years | $98,423 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Connecticut College report median earnings of $76,353, compared with $61,349 for all Connecticut College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Connecticut College comes in at $24,133.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Connecticut College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.