General Social Sciences at University of Maryland Global Campus
If you plan to study General Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Maryland Global Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland Global Campus sits in Adelphi, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 188 general social sciences graduations were recorded at University of Maryland Global Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland Global Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland Global Campus. Of 63,012 students, 56,668 (90%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Maryland Global Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland Global Campus’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 155 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus
Students who complete University of Maryland Global Campus’s General Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,350 |
| 2 years | $35,179 |
| 3 years | $37,156 |
| 4 years | $45,636 |
| 5 years | $53,628 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus earn a median of $45,636, compared with $74,148 for all University of Maryland Global Campus graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus is $23,599.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Social Sciences graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus are 83% women (156) and 17% men (32).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Among the 180 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Maryland Global Campus, 83% were women (149) and 17% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 51 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 18 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus, 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 Maryland Global Campus
This General Social Sciences program at University of Maryland Global Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 188 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Social Sciences program at University of Maryland Global Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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