Social Sciences at Santa Clara University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Santa Clara University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Clara University
Online coursework is an option at Santa Clara University. Among 9,728 students, 500 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Santa Clara University
These rankings give you a sense of how Santa Clara University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #159 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #197 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #929 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Santa Clara University
Students who complete Santa Clara 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 | $54,830 |
| 2 years | $55,661 |
| 3 years | $70,756 |
| 4 years | $82,519 |
| 5 years | $95,924 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Santa Clara University earn a median of $82,519, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Santa Clara University comes in at $20,625.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Santa Clara University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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