Social Sciences, Other
Any program in general social sciences not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 3
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $51k
About this major
Any program in general social sciences not listed above.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school teachers, except special education | $62k | -2.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $63k | -2.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other | $75k | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$51k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$45k
Bachelor's
$53k
Top colleges for Social Sciences, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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