Social Sciences at Elon University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Elon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
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Studying Online at Elon University
Elon University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Elon University
Use these rankings to compare Elon University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 192 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #23 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #911 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Elon University
Those who finish Elon University’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 | $39,293 |
| 2 years | $38,928 |
| 3 years | $58,582 |
| 4 years | $69,046 |
| 5 years | $72,978 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Elon University earn a median of $69,046, compared with $66,004 for all Elon University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Elon University is $20,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Elon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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