Social Sciences at University of Houston-Downtown
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Houston-Downtown. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston-Downtown is in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at University of Houston-Downtown
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Downtown. Of 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Downtown’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #40 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #380 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #718 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Students who complete University of Houston-Downtown’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 | $28,473 |
| 2 years | $28,509 |
| 3 years | $31,836 |
| 4 years | $43,119 |
| 5 years | $49,930 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Downtown take home a median $43,119, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Downtown comes in at $23,135.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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