Other Social Sciences at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Other Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine sits in Portland, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 other social sciences degrees were granted at University of Southern Maine.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Other Social Sciences Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Other Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Maine | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 42 |
Earnings for Other Social Sciences Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Those who finish University of Southern Maine’s Other Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,702 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $35,799 |
| 4 years | $36,300 |
| 5 years | $42,725 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Other Social Sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine take home a median $36,300, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Other Social Sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine is $24,825.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Other Social Sciences graduates at University of Southern Maine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Other Social Sciences graduates at University of Southern Maine are 94% women (83) and 6% men (5).
Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Maine
Of the 87 bachelor’s other social sciences graduates at University of Southern Maine, 94% were women (82) and 6% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Other Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, below 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 Other Social Sciences Concentrations at University of Southern Maine
This Other Social Sciences program at University of Southern Maine includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
Top-Paying Careers for Other Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Other Social Sciences program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Other Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
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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