Social Sciences at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 706 graduates a year
University of Chicago graduates in social sciences earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Chicago Compares for Social Sciences
All 9 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $128,590 | $112,853 | #1 | $100,533 |
| 2 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $74,690 | $73,382 | #2 | $53,788 |
| 3 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $67,767 | $70,153 | #3 | $52,211 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $65,444 | $66,557 | #4 | $48,535 |
| 5 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $57,722 | $61,438 | #6 | $45,300 |
| 6 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $56,332 | $58,221 | #8 | $45,614 |
| 7 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $55,999 | $64,823 | #5 | $34,975 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $52,250 | $55,759 | #9 | $52,274 |
| 9 | Troy University Troy, AL | $51,841 | $58,844 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at University of Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $243,256 | $194,606 | #5 of 861 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $190,915 | — |
| Computer Programming | $179,964 | $105,265 | — |
| Computer Science | $169,765 | $135,918 | #18 of 48 |
| Statistics | $161,842 | $115,925 | #2 of 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $128,337 | $100,258 | #3 of 115 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | $126,821 | $99,193 | #4 of 13 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $112,727 | $79,721 | #4 of 50 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $83,492 | $66,182 | #28 of 40 |
| Social Work | $71,980 | $52,551 | #37 of 279 |
| Area Studies | $70,631 | $38,008 | #9 of 10 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,033 | $65,351 | #68 of 380 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,106 | $26,094 | #29 of 34 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $53,796 | $34,557 | #74 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Chicago social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,788 one year after graduating and $74,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Chicago rank for social sciences?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Chicago ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for social sciences ($65,443), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,505.
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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.