Social Sciences at University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
University of Bridgeport graduates in social sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Bridgeport 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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| 62 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,969 | $51,057 | #52 | $34,427 |
| 63 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $47,535 | $50,595 | #54 | $37,501 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Bridgeport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,148 | $89,752 | #16 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $74,822 | $65,025 | #18 of 76 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,559 | — | #514 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,700 | $43,743 | #149 of 476 |
| Psychology | $55,958 | $33,392 | #212 of 1027 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $53,404 | $30,325 | #54 of 61 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,978 | $29,284 | #491 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,973 | $31,207 | #199 of 299 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,654 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Bridgeport social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,108 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Bridgeport rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Bridgeport ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Bridgeport 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.