Social Studies Education at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Studies Education, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 social studies education degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Social Studies Education Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Social Studies Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 62 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Studies Education graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Studies Education graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).
Social Studies Education Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 25 bachelor’s social studies education degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Graduates of the Social Studies Education program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Studies Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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