Social Sciences at Gustavus Adolphus College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Gustavus Adolphus College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Gustavus Adolphus College sits in Saint Peter, MN.
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Studying Online at Gustavus Adolphus College
Distance learning is available at Gustavus Adolphus College. Of 1,906 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 79 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Gustavus Adolphus College
Use these rankings to compare Gustavus Adolphus College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #10 of 16 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #456 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #754 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College
Students who complete Gustavus Adolphus College’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,526 |
| 2 years | $40,724 |
| 3 years | $46,063 |
| 4 years | $53,617 |
| 5 years | $68,345 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $53,617, compared with $56,504 for all Gustavus Adolphus College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College is $25,737.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Gustavus Adolphus College work across a variety of fields. 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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