General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 376 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Social Sciences.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 17,510 degrees were awarded toGeneral Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 5,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,528 |
| 4 years | $43,428 |
| 5 years | $50,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 540 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
East Los Angeles College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 952 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 529 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 400 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 365 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 354 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 328 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 302 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 292 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 283 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 266 bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,565 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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