Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Other Social Sciences is offered at 104 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Other Social Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.3% of Other Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,942 degrees were awarded toOther Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77 |
| Associate’s Degree | 102 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,311 |
| Master’s Degree | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Other Social Sciences of $53,264 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 | $41,245 |
| 4 years | $53,264 |
| 5 years | $60,633 |
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.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 66.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 442 |
| Women | 869 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 134 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 70 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 153 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Other Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Social Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is Towson University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rose State College is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Institute for Restorative Practices comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
Carl Albert State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Presque Isle comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Other 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.
Wesleyan University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Other Social Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,942 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Social Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.