Social Sciences at Rider University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Rider University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rider University is in Lawrenceville, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rider University
Online coursework is an option at Rider University. Among 4,003 students, 421 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,273 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Rider University
Use these rankings to compare Rider University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Rider University
Graduates of Rider University’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 | $35,834 |
| 2 years | $32,330 |
| 4 years | $46,996 |
| 5 years | $53,633 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Rider University take home a median $46,996, compared with $62,159 for all Rider University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Rider University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Rider University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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