Social Sciences at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 189 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in social sciences earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvard 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 |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $230,876 | $141,116 | #1 of 50 |
| Computer Science | $203,169 | $152,251 | #10 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $170,689 | $114,279 | #1 of 45 |
| Economics | $155,592 | $103,993 | #5 of 368 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $117,816 | $51,569 | #1 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $95,838 | $61,543 | #6 of 565 |
| Natural Sciences | $95,507 | $69,242 | #1 of 9 |
| History | $70,679 | $53,468 | #22 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $70,167 | $41,501 | #13 of 82 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,428 | $30,838 | #231 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $46,993 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $31,999 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,540 one year after graduating and $78,996 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Harvard University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.