Compare 29 Social Sciences, General. programs in the West. Average earnings: $47,158.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Social Sciences, General. tells a different story. Across 29 programs in the West, earnings range from $42,136 to $97,257—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
At the top, UC Berkeley produces Social Sciences, General. graduates earning $97,257—more than double the regional average of $47,158. The University of Washington-Seattle Campus follows at $79,100, while the University of Oregon rounds out the top three at $55,393, proving that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $97,257
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
2.4% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
8.4% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $97,257 | 238 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Good | |
| #2 | $79,100 | 72 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #3 | University Of OregonPublic | $55,393 | 380 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #4 | $53,941 | 11 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $53,186 | 394 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $52,438 | 31 | $17,500 | Good | $18,275 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Whittier CollegePrivate | $52,209 | 30 | $24,937 | Good | $36,148 | High |
| #8 | $51,280 | 108 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $49,984 | 31 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $48,240 | 26 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | High | |
| #11 | $45,978 | 63 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $45,230 | 24 | $20,609 | Manageable | $23,014 | High | |
| #13 | University Of La VernePrivate | $44,942 | 12 | $23,500 | Manageable | $27,977 | High |
| #14 | $44,687 | 29 | $15,000 | Good | $22,665 | High | |
| #15 | $44,485 | 84 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $44,468 | 5 | $19,500 | Manageable | $23,519 | High | |
| #17 | $43,710 | 21 | $17,350 | Good | $18,031 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $43,084 | 239 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,859 | High | |
| #19 | $42,531 | 11 | $14,715 | Good | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $42,136 | 43 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | High | |
| #21 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $41,861 | 21 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,968 | High |
| #22 | $41,749 | 37 | $18,500 | Manageable | $35,000 | High | |
| #23 | University Of WyomingPublic | $39,407 | 16 | $18,000 | Manageable | $16,000 | High |
| #24 | $39,241 | 38 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,500 | High | |
| #25 | $37,463 | 118 | $14,500 | Manageable | $13,507 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
