Social Sciences at University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 168 graduates a year
University of Maryland Global Campus graduates in social sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland Global Campus 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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| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $59,883 | $60,902 | #11 | $40,584 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $59,883 | $60,902 | #12 | $40,584 |
| 17 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,440 | $60,433 | #13 | $47,248 |
| 18 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $59,413 | $52,142 | #43 | $50,557 |
| 19 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $59,028 | $56,182 | #25 | $34,488 |
| 20 | Touro University New York, NY | $58,798 | $55,964 | #27 | $40,111 |
| 21 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $58,797 | $61,995 | #9 | $46,206 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland Global Campus social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,557 one year after graduating and $59,413 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland Global Campus rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Maryland Global Campus ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Maryland Global Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,657.
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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.