# University of Utah: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,363
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,708 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,442 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,188

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,708 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 5.2 years |

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

## Social Sciences at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $57,708 | $22,442 | $16,200 | 65% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $77,920 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $74,810 UT, $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 $77,490 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $76,330 UT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, not reported UT, $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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