Social Sciences at University of Southern California
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #148 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #179 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 930 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #148 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #179 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #148 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #179 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’s 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 | $49,043 |
| 2 years | $46,915 |
| 3 years | $56,510 |
| 4 years | $70,016 |
| 5 years | $87,819 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $70,016, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of Southern California stands at $12,740.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. 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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