Social Sciences at Washington College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Washington College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington College is in Chestertown, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington College
Washington College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Washington College
Rankings can help you compare Washington College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #17 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #111 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #129 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #488 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #793 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Washington College
Students who complete Washington 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 | $41,011 |
| 2 years | $39,447 |
| 3 years | $52,161 |
| 4 years | $64,982 |
| 5 years | $68,713 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Washington College take home a median $64,982, compared with $54,297 for all Washington College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Washington College is $26,240.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Washington College go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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