Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth sits in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Among 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #586 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s 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 | $36,187 |
| 2 years | $37,403 |
| 3 years | $44,471 |
| 4 years | $53,581 |
| 5 years | $65,646 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth report median earnings of $53,581, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth stands at $26,316.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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