Social Sciences at Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Jacksonville University graduates in social sciences earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jacksonville 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 |
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| 56 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $49,304 | $50,958 | #53 | $37,335 |
| 57 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $49,189 | $51,184 | #51 | — |
| 58 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $48,970 | $44,559 | #75 | $45,588 |
| 59 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $48,761 | $51,900 | #46 | $31,204 |
| 60 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $48,751 | $46,401 | #69 | $23,302 |
| 61 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $48,486 | $46,315 | #70 | $41,954 |
| 62 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,969 | $51,057 | #52 | $34,427 |
Other Majors at Jacksonville University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,191 | $78,924 | #396 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,456 | — | #330 of 452 |
| Psychology | $62,622 | — | #61 of 1027 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $61,660 | $48,375 | #119 of 126 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $56,477 | — |
| Marketing | $55,252 | — | #459 of 516 |
| Sociology | $53,457 | — | #204 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,065 | — | #341 of 610 |
| Air Transportation | — | $45,875 | — |
| Music | $40,009 | $21,219 | #185 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jacksonville University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,204 one year after graduating and $48,761 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jacksonville University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Jacksonville University ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Jacksonville University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,821.
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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.