Social Sciences at Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Loyola University Maryland graduates in social sciences earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University Maryland Compares for Social Sciences
All 35 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 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $101,138 | $92,029 | #1 | $61,109 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $80,700 | $70,829 | #3 | $51,753 |
| 3 | New York University New York, NY | $74,983 | $71,368 | #2 | $35,772 |
| 4 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $69,996 | $66,622 | #4 | $54,265 |
| 5 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,535 | $62,362 | #8 | $45,178 |
| 6 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,333 | $65,039 | #6 | $37,491 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $67,373 | $59,128 | #10 | $33,993 |
| 8 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $66,738 | $65,730 | #5 | $36,548 |
| 9 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $65,085 | $61,947 | #9 | $34,845 |
| 10 | Towson University Towson, MD | $62,559 | $54,903 | #14 | $36,279 |
Other Majors at Loyola University Maryland by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $124,858 | $61,017 | #62 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,352 | $69,305 | #39 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,753 | $60,656 | #41 of 1176 |
| Engineering | $86,585 | $64,116 | #34 of 57 |
| Political Science and Government | $81,575 | $44,572 | #37 of 565 |
| Biology | $77,861 | $34,655 | #33 of 841 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,055 | — | #12 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $71,948 | $42,640 | #37 of 660 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,353 | — | #24 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,919 | $30,949 | #31 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $63,683 | $40,150 | #39 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,745 | $34,013 | #13 of 137 |
| Psychology | $59,905 | $26,103 | #101 of 1027 |
| History | $56,845 | $36,547 | #99 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,695 | $50,539 | #103 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Maryland social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,993 one year after graduating and $67,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Maryland rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Loyola University Maryland ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Loyola University Maryland worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.