# University of Michigan-Dearborn: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Dearborn, MI. IPEDS 171137, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $31,967 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,850 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (3 colleges, $52,520): -$20,553
- Versus the U.S. median: -$20,553

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $31,967 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,211 | $33,026 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | no earnings gain |

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

## Social Sciences at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $58,797 | $29,198 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Grand Valley State University | $52,520 | $27,400 | $16,317 | 67% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $31,967 | $38,850 | $9,492 | 58% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $65,210 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $65,110 MI, $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 $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $62,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $60,210 MI, $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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