Social Sciences at Muhlenberg College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Muhlenberg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Muhlenberg College is located in Allentown, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Muhlenberg College
Distance learning is available at Muhlenberg College. Of 1,788 students, 52 (3%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Muhlenberg College
Use these rankings to compare Muhlenberg College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #38 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #73 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #137 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #815 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Muhlenberg College
Those who finish Muhlenberg College’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 | $30,864 |
| 2 years | $34,764 |
| 3 years | $56,688 |
| 4 years | $68,602 |
| 5 years | $91,928 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Muhlenberg College earn a median of $68,602, compared with $58,485 for all Muhlenberg College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Muhlenberg College comes in at $26,124.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Muhlenberg College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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