Social Sciences at Southern Utah University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at Southern Utah University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT.
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Studying Online at Southern Utah University
Many students take online classes at Southern Utah University. Of 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Southern Utah University
Students who complete Southern Utah 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,852 |
| 3 years | $26,427 |
| 4 years | $33,477 |
| 5 years | $37,765 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Southern Utah University earn a median of $33,477, compared with $42,676 for all Southern Utah University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Southern Utah University go on to a range of careers. 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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