Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,402 people earned their bachelor's degree in other social sciences. This earns it the #142 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,402 |
| Master’s Degree | 315 |
| Associate Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
| Basic Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in other social sciences is $36,414. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,878 and the high is $42,266.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in other social sciences is $32,678. 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, $71,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,533.
The median monthly payment of a other social sciences graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $389.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in other social sciences. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 491 |
| Women | 911 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other social sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 293 |
| White | 634 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 104 |
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in other social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other social sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. University of California - Berkeley other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
Towson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Towson. Of these students, 63% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Towson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,414.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from NYU. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other social sciences at New York University make a median salary of 36,414.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UCSD. About 84% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other social sciences at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 36,414.
University of Southern Maine is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from University of Southern Maine. Of these students, 92% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other social sciences at University of Southern Maine make a median salary of 36,414.
The 8th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UW Tacoma. Of these students, 38% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Tacoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,414.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 39% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,414.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,767 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UW - Green Bay. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wesleyan University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,716 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Wesleyan U. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Wesleyan University other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Maryland. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Loyola Maryland. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loyola University Maryland other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
The 15th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from University of Rochester. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,414.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UCR. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. University of California - Riverside other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
Kalamazoo College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from K College. About 70% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other social sciences at Kalamazoo College make a median salary of 36,414.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UMass Amherst. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other social sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 36,414.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from UChicago. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,414.
The 20th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clark University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in other social sciences from Clark. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Clark University other social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,414.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other 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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