# Social Sciences (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/social-sciences

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $52,520 across 85 colleges (middle half $47,074–$58,460); median federal debt $25,942
- 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 | $56,363 (11) | $55,860 (132) |
| FL | $47,969 (5) | — |
| MI | $52,520 (3) | — |
| NC | $44,793 (3) | — |
| NY | $57,882 (10) | — |
| OR | $52,242 (6) | — |
| PA | $54,069 (6) | — |
| SC | $44,416 (3) | — |
| TX | $56,026 (3) | — |
| WA | $61,617 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Whittier College (CA): $64,736
2. California State University-San Marcos (CA): $63,622
3. Florida State University (FL): $58,460
4. Hope International University (CA): $58,263
5. California State University-Monterey Bay (CA): $57,200
6. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $56,363
7. California State University-Stanislaus (CA): $55,109
8. San Diego State University (CA): $52,095
9. California State University-Chico (CA): $50,845
10. Radford University (VA): $49,727
11. Jacksonville University (FL): $48,761
12. University of South Florida (FL): $47,969

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

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