Social Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is in Chattanooga, TN.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Of 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #268 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #536 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,617 |
| 2 years | $26,094 |
| 3 years | $31,788 |
| 4 years | $40,658 |
| 5 years | $46,543 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $40,658, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is $24,262.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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