# Russell Sage College: Social Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

Troy, NY. IPEDS 195128, CIP 45.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/russell-sage-college/majors/social-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,436
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,363 (U.S. median for this major: $54,888 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,865 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 7 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (10 colleges, $58,564): -$4,201
- Versus the U.S. median: -$525

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,363 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,662 | $27,381 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $41,141 | $169,090 | 8.6 years |
| 48-75k | $21,326 | $87,650 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,302 | $99,881 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $26,526 | $109,022 | 5.5 years |

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

## Social Sciences, Other at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $74,983 | $20,188 | $37,050 | 88% |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | $69,996 | $12,500 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Rochester | $68,333 | $21,366 | $29,278 | 85% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $65,085 | $26,000 | $21,590 | 96% |
| St Lawrence University | $60,518 | $27,000 | $28,651 | 79% |
| SUNY Old Westbury | $56,609 | $19,500 | $11,282 | 45% |
| Russell Sage College | $54,363 | $26,865 | $22,917 | 56% |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $54,259 | not reported | $3,203 | 56% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $46,521 | not reported | $14,164 | 55% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $36,895 | not reported | $18,913 | 63% |

## 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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