Social Sciences at Louisiana Tech University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Louisiana Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana Tech University is in Ruston, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) studied exclusively online and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana Tech University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #109 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #716 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Students who complete Louisiana Tech University’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 | $36,692 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $39,838 |
| 4 years | $39,759 |
| 5 years | $40,978 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech University report median earnings of $39,759, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech University is $25,004.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Louisiana Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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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