Social Sciences at St Olaf College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at St Olaf College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Olaf College sits in Northfield, MN.
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Online Class Availability at St Olaf College
Distance learning is available at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at St Olaf College
Rankings can help you compare St Olaf College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 16 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 63 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from St Olaf College
Graduates of St Olaf College’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 | $45,575 |
| 2 years | $45,098 |
| 3 years | $53,021 |
| 4 years | $62,115 |
| 5 years | $69,960 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from St Olaf College take home a median $62,115, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from St Olaf College is $25,298.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at St Olaf College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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