Social Sciences at Union College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Union College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Union College sits in Schenectady, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Union College
Union College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Union College
These rankings give you a sense of how Union College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #69 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #161 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #873 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Union College
Those who finish Union College’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 | $48,125 |
| 2 years | $51,816 |
| 3 years | $66,122 |
| 4 years | $80,163 |
| 5 years | $103,088 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Union College earn a median of $80,163, compared with $71,363 for all Union College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Union College is $26,950.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Union College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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