Social Sciences at Emporia State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Emporia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Emporia State University is in Emporia, KS.
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Online Class Availability at Emporia State University
Many students take online classes at Emporia State University. Among 4,557 students, 2,347 (52%) studied exclusively online and 1,016 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Emporia State University
Use these rankings to compare Emporia State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #505 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Emporia State University
Graduates of Emporia State University’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 | $25,675 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $20,921 |
| 4 years | $32,383 |
| 5 years | $45,194 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Emporia State University report median earnings of $32,383, compared with $51,433 for all Emporia State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Emporia State University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Emporia State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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