Social Sciences at Gonzaga University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Gonzaga University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA.
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Studying Online at Gonzaga University
Many students take online classes at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Gonzaga University
Rankings can help you compare Gonzaga University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Washington | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 934 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #875 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Gonzaga University
Graduates of Gonzaga 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 | $33,104 |
| 2 years | $35,820 |
| 3 years | $49,078 |
| 4 years | $62,032 |
| 5 years | $70,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Gonzaga University report median earnings of $62,032, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Gonzaga University comes in at $23,152.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Gonzaga University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.