# Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.51. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/philosophy-politics-and-economics

## Earnings
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in General Social Sciences: median $52,793 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 4% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 4% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers | 3% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Teaching Assistants | 2% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Police Officers | 2% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Educational, Guidance, And Career Counselors And Advisors | 2% | $64,330 | 2.9% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $55,860 (132) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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