Social Sciences at Hamilton College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Hamilton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hamilton College is in Clinton, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Hamilton College
Hamilton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Hamilton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hamilton College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #50 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #119 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #769 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Hamilton College
Graduates of Hamilton 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 | $54,959 |
| 2 years | $59,894 |
| 3 years | $78,835 |
| 4 years | $89,322 |
| 5 years | $98,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Hamilton College earn a median of $89,322, compared with $83,581 for all Hamilton College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Hamilton College stands at $16,583.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Hamilton College pursue many career paths. Below 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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