Social Sciences at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Upstate is in Spartanburg, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Among 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #11 of 17 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Upstate’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 | $32,065 |
| 2 years | $29,584 |
| 4 years | $40,264 |
| 5 years | $49,400 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate report median earnings of $40,264, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate is $28,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Upstate work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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