Social Sciences at Vassar College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Vassar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Studying Online at Vassar College
Vassar College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Vassar College
Rankings can help you compare Vassar College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #70 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #163 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #887 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Vassar College
Graduates of Vassar College’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 | $52,162 |
| 2 years | $43,085 |
| 3 years | $51,537 |
| 4 years | $69,461 |
| 5 years | $87,733 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Vassar College take home a median $69,461, compared with $63,154 for all Vassar College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Vassar College stands at $18,911.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Vassar College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, 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.