Compare 102 Social Sciences, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $52,270. Top programs: $103,229+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | University Of UtahPublic | $57,708 | 125 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Manageable |
| #27 | Troy UniversityPublic | $57,620 | 35 | $25,000 | Good | $13,842 | Manageable |
| #28 | University Of OregonPublic | $57,532 | 236 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | High |
| #29 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | $57,430 | 18 | $25,000 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable |
| #30 | $57,360 | 39 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #31 | $57,200 | 89 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | |
| #32 | $56,966 | 49 | $25,000 | Good | $23,900 | Challenging | |
| #33 | $56,363 | 27 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #34 | University At BuffaloPublic | $56,257 | 182 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #35 | $56,026 | 26 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #36 | $55,542 | 9 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | |
| #37 | $55,109 | 68 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Good | |
| #38 | $55,087 | 33 | $17,500 | Excellent | $18,275 | Manageable | |
| #39 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $55,052 | 100 | $19,637 | Good | $20,710 | Challenging |
| #40 | $54,888 | 61 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #41 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $54,363 | 14 | $22,000 | Good | $23,291 | Challenging |
| #42 | $54,259 | 11 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #43 | $54,086 | 23 | $23,507 | Good | $29,193 | Challenging | |
| #44 | $54,069 | 10 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #45 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $52,907 | 9 | $21,500 | Good | $24,157 | Challenging |
| #46 | $52,562 | 247 | $20,500 | Good | $18,859 | Challenging | |
| #47 | $52,520 | 65 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | High | |
| #48 | $52,095 | 54 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #49 | $52,063 | 16 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #50 | $51,921 | 24 | $20,609 | Good | $23,014 | Challenging |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
