U.S. median for this major: $52,520.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 64% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,130.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $63,969. College Scorecard.
Social Sciences at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Social Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | $58,460 | $23,375 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | Jacksonville University | $48,761 | $31,000 | $25,180 | 51% |
| 3 | University of South Florida | $47,969 | $24,095 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 4 | University of West Florida | $47,535 | $22,916 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 5 | University of Central Florida | $46,388 | $26,800 | $10,411 | 78% |
5 more Florida colleges offer Social Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Sciences graduates
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at JU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About JU
- Acceptance rate: 57% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,010
- Full cost breakdown · all 53 majors · overview
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JU Social Sciences questions
How much do JU Social Sciences graduates earn?
Social Sciences graduates of Jacksonville University earn a median $48,761 four years after graduating and $31,204 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Sciences graduates across 85 colleges is $52,520.
How much debt do JU Social Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Sciences graduates of Jacksonville University is $31,000, about 64% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,130.
Where does JU rank for Social Sciences in Florida?
Of 5 Florida colleges reporting Social Sciences graduate earnings, Jacksonville University ranks 2nd. The highest is Florida State University at $58,460.
What jobs do Social Sciences graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teachers, except special education, with a median wage of $61,080 in the Jacksonville, FL area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and social science research assistants.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Jacksonville University Social Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/jacksonville-university/majors/social-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).