Social Sciences at McDaniel College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at McDaniel College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McDaniel College sits in Westminster, MD.
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Studying Online at McDaniel College
Online coursework is an option at McDaniel College. Of 2,868 students, 748 (26%) studied exclusively online and 670 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at McDaniel College
Rankings can help you compare McDaniel College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #14 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #79 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #291 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from McDaniel College
Graduates of McDaniel 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 | $32,850 |
| 2 years | $33,388 |
| 3 years | $41,000 |
| 4 years | $53,319 |
| 5 years | $54,923 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from McDaniel College report median earnings of $53,319, compared with $55,290 for all McDaniel College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from McDaniel College comes in at $25,181.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at McDaniel College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.