Social Sciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Use these rankings to compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #766 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’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 | $21,806 |
| 2 years | $25,124 |
| 3 years | $31,428 |
| 4 years | $38,948 |
| 5 years | $45,105 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette report median earnings of $38,948, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette stands at $23,156.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette go on to a range of careers. 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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