Social Sciences at Dickinson College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Dickinson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, PA.
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Studying Online at Dickinson College
Many students take online classes at Dickinson College. Among 2,314 students, 3 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Dickinson College
Rankings can help you compare Dickinson College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 180 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #148 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Dickinson College
Graduates of Dickinson 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 | $42,201 |
| 2 years | $46,046 |
| 3 years | $51,253 |
| 4 years | $64,614 |
| 5 years | $81,417 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Dickinson College report median earnings of $64,614, compared with $62,227 for all Dickinson College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Dickinson College stands at $19,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Dickinson College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.