Social Sciences at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Belhaven University graduates in social sciences earn 37% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 115% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belhaven 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 |
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| 83 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $40,355 | $47,742 | #64 | — |
| 84 | Allen University Columbia, SC | $38,198 | $42,356 | #79 | $23,095 |
| 85 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $36,888 | $41,416 | #81 | $34,955 |
| 86 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $33,423 | $40,553 | #82 | $36,568 |
| 87 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $31,967 | $33,705 | #87 | — |
Other Majors at Belhaven University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,098 | $69,794 | #757 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,042 | $51,546 | #716 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,247 | $43,016 | #708 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,594 | $39,022 | #210 of 275 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,516 | $35,275 | #13 of 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,349 | $25,503 | #464 of 610 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $45,213 | $28,316 | #49 of 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,109 | $19,931 | #150 of 255 |
| Social Work | $35,263 | — | #419 of 420 |
| Dance | $32,324 | $15,711 | #54 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belhaven University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,568 one year after graduating and $33,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belhaven University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Belhaven University ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Belhaven University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,569.
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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.