Social Sciences at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in social sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Connecticut State University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 64 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $47,348 | $43,084 | #77 | $18,893 |
| 65 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $47,108 | $42,412 | #78 | — |
| 66 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $47,074 | $48,983 | #61 | $27,873 |
| 67 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $47,042 | $42,353 | #80 | — |
| 68 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $47,014 | $47,799 | #63 | $33,812 |
| 69 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,388 | $49,374 | #59 | $34,209 |
| 70 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $44,888 | $49,774 | #58 | $32,682 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,042 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.