General Social Sciences at University of Houston-Downtown
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston-Downtown. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 general social sciences graduations were recorded at University of Houston-Downtown.
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Online Class Availability 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.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Downtown’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 155 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Graduates of University of Houston-Downtown’s General Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,763 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $33,511 |
| 4 years | $39,707 |
| 5 years | $48,194 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Downtown report median earnings of $39,707, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from University of Houston-Downtown comes in at $20,429.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Houston-Downtown are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Downtown
Of the 14 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Houston-Downtown, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at University of Houston-Downtown
This General Social Sciences program at University of Houston-Downtown offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish General Social Sciences program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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