Social Sciences at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Clark University graduates in social sciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark University 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 |
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| 26 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $47,004 | $53,354 | #16 | — |
| 27 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $46,521 | $44,278 | #33 | — |
| 28 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $46,452 | $47,242 | #29 | $35,568 |
| 29 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $45,710 | $40,252 | #34 | — |
| 30 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $45,523 | $48,379 | #27 | $35,418 |
| 31 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $44,520 | $45,277 | #31 | — |
| 32 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $44,520 | $45,277 | #32 | — |
Other Social Sciences Credentials at Clark University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,671 | $62,304 | — |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,710 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Clark University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Clark University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.