Social Sciences at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in social sciences earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern California 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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| 76 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $43,404 | $45,236 | #74 | $32,351 |
| 77 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $42,761 | $45,849 | #72 | $37,193 |
| 78 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $42,582 | $43,306 | #76 | $32,958 |
| 79 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $42,038 | $38,252 | #84 | $33,789 |
| 80 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $41,924 | $39,903 | #83 | — |
| 81 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,811 | $38,073 | #85 | $41,988 |
| 82 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $41,536 | $37,793 | #86 | $34,388 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,789 one year after graduating and $42,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Southern California ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less 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.