# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,538
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,301 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,559 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (3 colleges, $61,617): +$13,684
- Versus the U.S. median: +$22,781

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,301 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 3.6 years |

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

## Social Sciences at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $75,301 | $20,559 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Washington State University | $61,617 | $25,409 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Central Washington University | $58,680 | $26,181 | $18,476 | 54% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $102,920 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,350 WA, $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 $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $50,310 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $50,420 WA, $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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