Social Sciences at Lander University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Lander University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lander University is in Greenwood, SC.
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Studying Online at Lander University
Many students take online classes at Lander University. Among 4,378 students, 1,004 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,548 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Lander University
Rankings can help you compare Lander University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #10 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #802 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Lander University
Students who complete Lander 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 | $32,731 |
| 2 years | $29,064 |
| 3 years | $34,281 |
| 4 years | $38,892 |
| 5 years | $42,898 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Lander University take home a median $38,892, compared with $44,410 for all Lander University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Lander University stands at $27,170.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Lander University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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