# Florida State University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Tallahassee, FL. IPEDS 134097, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,235
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,460 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,375 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in FL: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Social Sciences at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | $58,460 | $23,375 | $11,297 | 86% |
| Jacksonville University | $48,761 | $31,000 | $25,180 | 51% |
| University of South Florida | $47,969 | $24,095 | $9,812 | 77% |
| University of West Florida | $47,535 | $22,916 | $9,364 | 59% |
| University of Central Florida | $46,388 | $26,800 | $10,411 | 78% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $55,020 Tallahassee, FL, $58,930 FL, $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 $57,250 Tallahassee, FL, $60,410 FL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Tallahassee, FL, $50,700 FL, $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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