Social Sciences at Lake Forest College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Lake Forest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Forest College is located in Lake Forest, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Lake Forest College
Many students take online classes at Lake Forest College. Among 1,837 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 148 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Lake Forest College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Forest College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #567 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #774 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Lake Forest College
Students who complete Lake Forest 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 | $50,038 |
| 2 years | $38,248 |
| 3 years | $42,995 |
| 4 years | $62,870 |
| 5 years | $65,253 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Lake Forest College take home a median $62,870, compared with $60,043 for all Lake Forest College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Lake Forest College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Lake Forest 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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