1,698 colleges are offering Social Sciences program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,322 schools have the Social Sciences program and 463 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 196,988 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 2,628 students earned undergraduate certificate, 24,323 students earned associate's, 146,849 students earned bachelor's, and 21,181 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Social Sciences Program is $43,733
Colleges Offering Social Sciences and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Social Sciences program is $10,243 for state residents and $32,197 for out-of-state students. For graduate Social Sciences programs, the average tuition is $11,618 for state residents and $24,962 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Social Sciences schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 371 | 24,323 | 8,435 | 15,888 |
| Bachelor | 1,322 | 146,849 | 65,147 | 81,702 |
| Master | 463 | 17,400 | 8,343 | 9,057 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 205 | 3,764 | 1,949 | 1,815 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 3 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 66 | 261 | 115 | 146 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 4 | 56 | 25 | 31 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 14 | 120 | 56 | 64 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 228 | 2,191 | 990 | 1,201 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 217 | 2,007 | 972 | 1,035 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 33 | 121 | 55 | 66 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Social Sciences Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Social Sciences is $43,733. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Social Sciences Master's degree is $62,506.
The average loan debt of the completers in Social Sciences programs is $21,807
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $218. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Social Sciences program, the graduates from Williams College have the highest earning of $91,723 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Claremont McKenna College and Carnegie Mellon University follow it with average earning $91,488 and $85,635 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | $64,860 | $91,723 | $7,644 | $13,114 | $131 |
| Claremont McKenna College | $64,150 | $91,488 | $7,624 | $14,500 | $145 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $85,635 | $7,136 | $23,250 | $232 |
| Stanford University | $62,484 | $85,211 | $7,101 | - | - |
| Middlebury College | $65,280 | $80,530 | $6,711 | $17,458 | $175 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Social Sciences Sub Major Programs
In Social Sciences area, the graduates who completing Economics program have the highest salary of $59,463 and Urban Studies/Affairs program have the second highest salary of $49,022 in average.
Associate's Social Sciences, General program shows the highest earning ($28,461) and Sociology program follows with $25,666 average salary.
Economics Master's program has $75,911 average salary and Geography and Cartography program completers earn $68,740 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Social Sciences area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $28,461 | $2,372 | $11,605 | $116 |
| Bachelor's | $38,222 | $3,185 | $22,980 | $230 |
| Master's | $43,589 | $3,632 | $43,308 | $487 |
| Anthropology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $31,350 | $2,612 | $21,294 | $213 |
| Master's | $45,962 | $3,830 | $41,894 | $471 |
| Doctoral | $72,033 | $6,003 | - | - |
| Archeology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $29,700 | $2,475 | $21,751 | $217 |
| Criminology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $40,400 | $3,367 | $22,853 | $228 |
| Master's | $50,711 | $4,226 | $31,150 | $350 |
| Post-MS | $58,692 | $4,891 | - | - |
| Economics Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $80,388 | $6,699 | $21,500 | $215 |
| Bachelor's | $59,463 | $4,955 | $20,955 | $209 |
| Master's | $75,911 | $6,326 | $45,672 | $514 |
| Geography and Cartography Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $46,039 | $3,837 | $19,633 | $196 |
| Bachelor's | $42,671 | $3,556 | $20,800 | $208 |
| Master's | $68,740 | $5,728 | $32,719 | $368 |
| Post-MS | $60,898 | $5,075 | $36,417 | $410 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $44,938 | $3,745 | $20,911 | $209 |
| Post-BS | $50,639 | $4,220 | - | - |
| Master's | $68,456 | $5,705 | $52,064 | $585 |
| First Professional Degree | $57,396 | $4,783 | $41,000 | $461 |
| Post-MS | $65,496 | $5,458 | $20,500 | $230 |
| Political Science and Government Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $53,747 | $4,479 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Bachelor's | $43,626 | $3,636 | $21,798 | $218 |
| Master's | $67,360 | $5,613 | $44,631 | $502 |
| Sociology Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $35,628 | $2,969 | $25,007 | $250 |
| Associate | $25,666 | $2,139 | $15,338 | $153 |
| Bachelor's | $37,855 | $3,155 | $22,601 | $226 |
| Master's | $46,466 | $3,872 | $43,485 | $489 |
| Doctoral | $65,441 | $5,453 | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $49,022 | $4,085 | $19,890 | $199 |
| Master's | $55,777 | $4,648 | $34,970 | $393 |
| Sociology and Anthropology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $35,997 | $3,000 | $23,570 | $236 |
| Rural Sociology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $42,148 | $3,512 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
