Social Sciences at Seattle Pacific University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Seattle Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Seattle Pacific University
Many students take online classes at Seattle Pacific University. Among 2,261 students, 53 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Seattle Pacific University
These rankings give you a sense of how Seattle Pacific University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #151 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #167 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #634 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Seattle Pacific University
Students who complete Seattle Pacific University’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 | $30,312 |
| 2 years | $28,276 |
| 3 years | $48,910 |
| 4 years | $53,235 |
| 5 years | $53,066 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn a median of $53,235, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Seattle Pacific University stands at $26,203.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Seattle Pacific University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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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