Social Sciences at Lewis & Clark College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Lewis & Clark College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lewis & Clark College is in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lewis & Clark College
Distance learning is available at Lewis & Clark College. Of 3,504 students, 144 (4%) studied exclusively online and 307 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Lewis & Clark College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lewis & Clark College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #185 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #445 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Lewis & Clark College
Those who finish Lewis & Clark 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 | $31,021 |
| 2 years | $31,084 |
| 3 years | $39,415 |
| 4 years | $53,817 |
| 5 years | $59,603 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Lewis & Clark College take home a median $53,817, compared with $58,990 for all Lewis & Clark College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Lewis & Clark College comes in at $22,415.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Lewis & Clark College 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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