Social Sciences at Tennessee Technological University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tennessee Technological University sits in Cookeville, TN.
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Studying Online at Tennessee Technological University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
Rankings can help you compare Tennessee Technological University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Those who finish Tennessee Technological University’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 | $28,000 |
| 2 years | $27,610 |
| 3 years | $31,342 |
| 4 years | $37,752 |
| 5 years | $43,530 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $37,752, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Tennessee Technological University comes in at $16,057.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Tennessee Technological 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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