Social Sciences at Whitman College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Whitman College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whitman College sits in Walla Walla, WA.
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Studying Online at Whitman College
Whitman College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Whitman College
Use these rankings to compare Whitman College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #184 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #872 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Whitman College
Graduates of Whitman 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 | $30,944 |
| 2 years | $37,956 |
| 3 years | $64,407 |
| 4 years | $54,709 |
| 5 years | $73,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Whitman College report median earnings of $54,709, compared with $46,816 for all Whitman College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Whitman College comes in at $18,096.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Whitman College pursue many career paths. 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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