# Allen University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 217624, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/allen-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,095
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,198 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,198 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in SC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $44,416): -$6,218
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,322

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,198 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,553 | $50,232 | 10.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,375 | $44,625 | 9.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,610 | $60,024 | 12.8 years |
| 75-110k | $12,976 | $61,766 | 13.2 years |
| 110k+ | $13,298 | $63,298 | 13.5 years |

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

## Social Sciences at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $44,888 | $37,500 | $14,656 | 34% |
| Charleston Southern University | $44,416 | $26,955 | $21,666 | 47% |
| Allen University | $38,198 | $38,198 | $10,972 | 13% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,050 Columbia, SC, $60,820 SC, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,280 Columbia, SC, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $62,090 Columbia, SC, $64,490 SC, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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