Social Sciences at University of Richmond
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Richmond. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Richmond sits in University of Richmond, VA.
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Studying Online at University of Richmond
Distance learning is available at University of Richmond. Among 3,722 students, 110 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,008 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Richmond
Rankings can help you compare University of Richmond’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 192 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #33 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #847 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Richmond
Those who finish University of Richmond’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 | $51,568 |
| 2 years | $55,765 |
| 3 years | $72,073 |
| 4 years | $87,645 |
| 5 years | $84,032 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Richmond take home a median $87,645, compared with $80,851 for all University of Richmond graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Richmond comes in at $23,040.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Richmond go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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