# Eastern Oregon University: Social Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

La Grande, OR. IPEDS 208646, CIP 45.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-oregon-university/majors/social-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,347
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,611 (U.S. median for this major: $54,888 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,277

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,611 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,563 | $55,528 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,150 | $49,283 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,208 | $62,799 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,566 | $99,742 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,835 | $96,511 | 7.4 years |

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

## Social Sciences, Other at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University | $49,611 | $29,750 | $17,148 | 43% |

## 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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