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Areas of Study

Social Sciences

About This Area of Study

We are surrounded by people every day, but usually in passing. How often do you stop to wonder how or why they behave the way they do? This area of study does, because understanding the how and why of human interaction can help both individuals and entire societies improve and thrive.

What You Can Expect to Do

Your natural curiosity and the study of people and how they behave and interact can lead to a variety of opportunities in the social sciences field. And, as a bonus, learning about others can help you learn a bit more about yourself too.

Types of Programs

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Ethnic, Gender and Group Studies
  • Geography and Cartography

  • International Relations
  • Political Science and Government
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Urban Studies

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Making School More Affordable With the Military

We get it: It seems like college is more expensive every year. The good news is there are ways to make it more affordable, including serving for a set period in the Military, which can cover up to 100% of the cost through its generous Tuition Assistance programs. Oh, and you don’t have to put your schooling on hold to do it.

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Information Technology

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

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Median Salary

108,020

Job Outlook

+36%
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

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Median Salary

108,020

Job Outlook

+36%
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

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Median Salary

108,020

Job Outlook

+36%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

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Median Salary

64,940

Job Outlook

+14%
Business Management and Administration

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

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Median Salary

64,340

Job Outlook

+12%
Business Management and Administration

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

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Median Salary

99,410

Job Outlook

+11%
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

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Median Salary

104,110

Job Outlook

+11%
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

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Schools That Offer This Area of Study

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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH

Tuition

16,450

Students

251,081

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Midsize | Suburb

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Tuition

9,465

Students

164,377

School Type

Public, 2-year

Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Tuition

17,263

Students

159,769

School Type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Large | Urban

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Tuition

9,552

Students

144,109

School Type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Tuition

15,822

Students

138,745

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Tuition

6,960

Students

103,845

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Dallas College

Dallas, TX

Tuition

6,000

Students

99,774

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Large | Urban

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV

Tuition

8,400

Students

95,970

School Type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Size & Setting

Fringe | Town
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