Social Sciences at Jacksonville State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Jacksonville State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jacksonville State University sits in Jacksonville, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Jacksonville State University
Online coursework is an option at Jacksonville State University. Of 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) studied exclusively online and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Jacksonville State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Jacksonville State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #760 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Jacksonville State University
Students who complete Jacksonville 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 | $32,545 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 4 years | $39,831 |
| 5 years | $58,792 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median of $39,831, compared with $49,287 for all Jacksonville State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Jacksonville State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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