Compare 109 Social Sciences, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,609. Top programs: $97,257+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $50,524 | 14 | $23,198 | Good | $32,425 | High |
| #27 | $50,171 | 23 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #28 | $49,984 | 31 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #29 | $49,676 | 16 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #30 | Clark UniversityPrivate | $49,213 | 19 | $26,759 | Manageable | $27,407 | High |
| #31 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $49,048 | 34 | $25,000 | Manageable | $48,005 | High |
| #32 | $48,240 | 26 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | High | |
| #33 | $47,548 | 15 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High | |
| #34 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $47,311 | 30 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,628 | High |
| #35 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $47,057 | 292 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #36 | $46,843 | 12 | $12,950 | Excellent | $8,107 | Manageable | |
| #37 | University At BuffaloPublic | $46,357 | 333 | $19,000 | Good | $20,734 | Challenging |
| #38 | $46,334 | 14 | $23,507 | Manageable | $29,193 | High | |
| #39 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $46,238 | 18 | $22,000 | Manageable | $23,291 | High |
| #40 | $45,978 | 63 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Manageable | |
| #41 | $45,948 | 16 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #42 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $45,620 | 17 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
| #43 | $45,230 | 24 | $20,609 | Manageable | $23,014 | High | |
| #44 | University Of La VernePrivate | $44,942 | 12 | $23,500 | Manageable | $27,977 | High |
| #45 | $44,687 | 29 | $15,000 | Good | $22,665 | High | |
| #46 | $44,485 | 84 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Challenging | |
| #47 | $44,468 | 5 | $19,500 | Manageable | $23,519 | High | |
| #48 | $44,311 | 12 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #49 | $44,033 | 49 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #50 | $43,710 | 21 | $17,350 | Good | $18,031 | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
