# Western Oregon University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Monmouth, OR. IPEDS 210429, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,245
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,921 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in OR: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (6 colleges, $52,242): -$321
- Versus the U.S. median: -$599

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,921 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,575 | $68,219 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,585 | $63,882 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,151 | $70,741 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,974 | $78,726 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,243 | $88,664 | 5.8 years |

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

## Social Sciences at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University | $61,526 | $27,167 | $16,732 | 43% |
| University of Oregon | $57,532 | $22,917 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Portland State University | $52,562 | $31,000 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Western Oregon University | $51,921 | $25,000 | $17,237 | 47% |
| Oregon State University | $51,005 | not reported | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $51,005 | not reported | $18,048 | 56% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $74,810 Salem, OR, $77,130 OR, $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 $77,810 Salem, OR, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Salem, OR, $56,770 OR, $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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