Social Sciences at Wheaton College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wheaton College
Online coursework is an option at Wheaton College. Among 2,874 students, 210 (7%) studied exclusively online and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Wheaton College
Use these rankings to compare Wheaton College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 106 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #197 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Wheaton College
Those who finish Wheaton College’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,686 |
| 2 years | $44,516 |
| 4 years | $56,168 |
| 5 years | $53,995 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Wheaton College report median earnings of $56,168, compared with $48,509 for all Wheaton College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Wheaton College is $22,708.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Wheaton College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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