Social Sciences at University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Alaska Southeast graduates in social sciences earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Alaska Southeast Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 34 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $55,542 | $57,646 | #22 | — |
| 35 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $55,109 | $50,146 | #56 | $39,149 |
| 36 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $55,052 | $52,398 | #41 | $36,726 |
| 37 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | $54,226 | $51,931 | #45 | — |
| 38 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $54,069 | $54,989 | #29 | $43,431 |
| 39 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $54,069 | $54,989 | #30 | $43,431 |
| 40 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $54,069 | $54,989 | #31 | $43,431 |
Other Majors at University of Alaska Southeast by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,392 | — | #254 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $55,957 | — | #90 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $52,875 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Southeast social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,226 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Southeast rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Alaska Southeast ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Alaska Southeast worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.