Social Sciences at Whitworth University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Whitworth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Whitworth University is in Spokane, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Whitworth University
Many students take online classes at Whitworth University. Of 2,314 students, 43 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Whitworth University
Rankings can help you compare Whitworth University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | Washington | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 198 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #169 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #728 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Whitworth University
Those who finish Whitworth 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 | $30,586 |
| 2 years | $26,808 |
| 3 years | $35,703 |
| 4 years | $51,251 |
| 5 years | $58,195 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Whitworth University take home a median $51,251, compared with $56,456 for all Whitworth University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Whitworth University is $24,748.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Whitworth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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