General Social Sciences at University of Oregon
If you are interested in studying General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Oregon. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Oregon is in Eugene, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 262 general social sciences degrees were awarded at University of Oregon.
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Online Class Availability at University of Oregon
Online coursework is an option at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Oregon
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Oregon’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 155 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Oregon
Students who complete University of Oregon’s General 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 | $31,960 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $46,187 |
| 4 years | $55,393 |
| 5 years | $63,907 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from University of Oregon take home a median $55,393, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from University of Oregon stands at $22,917.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Social Sciences graduates at University of Oregon, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Oregon are 43% women (112) and 57% men (150).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon
Among the 262 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 43% were women (112) and 57% were men (150).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 155 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 35% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower 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 Oregon
This General Social Sciences program at University of Oregon includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 262 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the General Social Sciences program at University of Oregon go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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