Bachelor’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,605 people earned their bachelor's degree in social sciences. This makes it the 67th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 9,994 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,618 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social sciences is $37,446. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,408 to a high of $43,058.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social sciences is $19,559. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,816 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,204.
The median monthly payment of a social sciences graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $233.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in social sciences. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,922 |
| Women | 3,683 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 300 |
| Black or African American | 815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 977 |
| White | 2,688 |
| International Students | 196 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 629 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 329 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Washington State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Wazzu. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
University at Buffalo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 84% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University at Buffalo social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,446.
University of Oregon comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UO. Of these students, 35% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at University of Oregon make a median salary of 37,446.
Florida State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Florida State. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Vanderbilt. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 37,446.
Portland State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Portland State University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMGC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
Harvard University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Harvard. About 66% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
Thomas Edison State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from TESU. Of these students, 70% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Thomas Edison State University social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,446.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from USF Tampa. About 67% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,446.
Wilmington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Wilmington University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Wilmington University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bard College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Bard. Of these students, 50% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Hawaii - West Oahu. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UH West Oahu. About 75% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Hawaii - West Oahu social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,446.
Michigan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 56% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at Michigan State University make a median salary of 37,446.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from SNHU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
Mercy College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Mercy. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Mercy graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
The 17th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Bellevue University. Of these students, 86% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bellevue University social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,446.
University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from U of U. About 81% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
North Carolina Central University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from North Carolina Central University. Of these students, 80% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. North Carolina Central University social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,446.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Washington University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from CWU. About 76% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,446.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 41,131 |
| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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