Social Sciences at Gettysburg College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Gettysburg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, PA.
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Studying Online at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Of 2,812 students, 708 (25%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Gettysburg College
Rankings can help you compare Gettysburg College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #37 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #135 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #194 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #807 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Gettysburg College
Those who finish Gettysburg College’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 | $40,741 |
| 2 years | $46,786 |
| 3 years | $63,195 |
| 4 years | $75,458 |
| 5 years | $91,782 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Gettysburg College earn a median of $75,458, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Gettysburg College comes in at $25,803.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Gettysburg College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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