Social Sciences at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is located in Shippensburg, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Among 5,161 students, 593 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 673 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #25 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #35 of 53 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #102 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #143 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #669 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’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 | $31,374 |
| 2 years | $34,422 |
| 3 years | $38,943 |
| 4 years | $47,202 |
| 5 years | $50,547 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,202, compared with $53,952 for all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania stands at $25,667.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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