# University of North Dakota: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,490
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,063 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,431 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$457

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,063 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 7.9 years |

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

## Social Sciences at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $52,063 | $27,431 | $18,551 | 61% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $61,430 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $60,030 ND, $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 $61,430 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $61,210 ND, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, not reported ND, $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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