Social Sciences at Frostburg State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Frostburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Frostburg State University is in Frostburg, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Frostburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Frostburg State University. Of 4,104 students, 983 (24%) studied exclusively online and 991 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Frostburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Frostburg State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Frostburg State University
Students who complete Frostburg State 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 | $27,505 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 4 years | $56,555 |
| 5 years | $59,641 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Frostburg State University earn a median of $56,555, compared with $60,784 for all Frostburg State University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Frostburg State University is $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Frostburg State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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