# Harvard University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Cambridge, MA. IPEDS 166027, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/harvard-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,540
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,996 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,937 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$26,476

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,996 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,697 | $37,919 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $2,991 | $13,041 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $2,091 | $9,117 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $9,941 | $43,343 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $53,337 | $232,549 | 5.9 years |

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

## Social Sciences at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $78,996 | $19,937 | $19,066 | 98% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $98,060 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $94,000 MA, $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 $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $95,260 MA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $63,480 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $63,480 MA, $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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