Social Sciences at Florida Southern College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Florida Southern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Southern College sits in Lakeland, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Southern College
Online coursework is an option at Florida Southern College. Among 3,211 students, 216 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 911 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Florida Southern College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Southern College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | Florida | #17 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #174 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #595 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #809 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Florida Southern College
Graduates of Florida Southern 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 | $40,324 |
| 2 years | $27,488 |
| 3 years | $34,008 |
| 4 years | $39,860 |
| 5 years | $51,091 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Florida Southern College report median earnings of $39,860, compared with $58,162 for all Florida Southern College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Florida Southern College is $24,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Florida Southern College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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