Social Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) studied exclusively online and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia Community College’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,609 |
| 2 years | $27,301 |
| 3 years | $32,124 |
| 4 years | $37,502 |
| 5 years | $48,149 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $37,502, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College is $10,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Northern Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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