# Southeast Missouri State University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Cape Girardeau, MO. IPEDS 179557, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,193
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,761 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $34,390 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,759

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,761 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,704 | $55,262 | 7.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | 7.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | 9.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | 10.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | 12.6 years |

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

## Social Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | $42,761 | $34,390 | $15,882 | 58% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $47,100 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $50,910 MO, $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 $48,570 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $65,940 MO, $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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