# Loyola University Maryland: Social Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163046, CIP 45.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-maryland/majors/social-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,993
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,373 (U.S. median for this major: $54,888 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,485

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,373 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,549 | $83,634 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $23,462 | $95,490 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $27,419 | $111,595 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,939 | $113,712 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $35,338 | $143,826 | 4.7 years |

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

## Social Sciences, Other at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Maryland | $67,373 | $27,000 | $30,574 | 79% |
| Towson University | $62,559 | $20,500 | $17,413 | 70% |

## 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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