# Pennsylvania Western University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

California, PA. IPEDS 498571, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-western-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,958
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,582 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,887 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (6 colleges, $54,069): -$11,487
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,938

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,582 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,944 | $59,820 | 8.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,171 | $60,794 | 9.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,517 | $70,858 | 10.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,633 | $88,516 | 13.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,272 | $99,837 | 14.7 years |

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

## Social Sciences at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $59,883 | $29,500 | $32,875 | 86% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $54,069 | $27,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $54,069 | $27,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $54,069 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $42,582 | $30,887 | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $76,550 Pittsburgh, PA, $77,060 PA, $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 $81,350 Pittsburgh, PA, $78,800 PA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $50,070 Pittsburgh, PA, $54,610 PA, $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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