Social Sciences at University of Rochester
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY.
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Studying Online at University of Rochester
Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Rochester
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #57 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #804 of 930 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #57 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #804 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #804 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Rochester
Those who finish University of Rochester’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 | $49,736 |
| 2 years | $47,138 |
| 3 years | $73,661 |
| 4 years | $76,456 |
| 5 years | $82,755 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of Rochester take home a median $76,456, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Rochester is $21,016.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Rochester work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.