Best Schools for Social Sciences, General

Social Sciences, General graduates earn a median of $53,153 within four years of graduating, ranking #171 out of 283 tracked majors — 15% below the median across all fields. There are 101 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 5,452 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Vanderbilt University graduates earn $103,229 while University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $20,952 — a $82,277 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Social Sciences, General graduates see an average 6% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.