# California State University-Monterey Bay: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Seaside, CA. IPEDS 409698, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-monterey-bay/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,678
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,200 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in CA: 5 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Social Sciences at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier College | $64,736 | $24,937 | $25,757 | 60% |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $64,307 | not reported | $32,654 | 43% |
| California State University-San Marcos | $63,622 | $18,719 | $10,229 | 55% |
| Hope International University | $58,263 | not reported | $29,310 | 49% |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $57,200 | $11,000 | $13,663 | 59% |
| California State University-Sacramento | $56,363 | $16,194 | $9,338 | 56% |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $55,109 | $15,446 | $6,067 | 54% |
| San Diego State University | $52,095 | $20,915 | $15,364 | 76% |
| California State University-Chico | $50,845 | $16,500 | $14,480 | 63% |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $47,348 | not reported | $4,564 | 55% |
| University of Southern California | $42,038 | not reported | $32,740 | 92% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $100,220 Salinas, CA, $99,650 CA, $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 $101,590 Salinas, CA, $101,370 CA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Salinas, CA, $60,250 CA, $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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