Social Sciences at Western Colorado University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Western Colorado University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Colorado University
Online coursework is an option at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Western Colorado University
Use these rankings to compare Western Colorado University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Western Colorado University
Those who finish Western Colorado University’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 | $30,165 |
| 2 years | $28,381 |
| 3 years | $33,496 |
| 4 years | $37,385 |
| 5 years | $52,935 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Western Colorado University earn a median of $37,385, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Western Colorado University stands at $24,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. 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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