Social Sciences at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Empire State University graduates in social sciences earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Empire State 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 |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $63,622 | $57,892 | #20 | $37,446 |
| 12 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $61,925 | $58,940 | #17 | — |
| 13 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $61,617 | $56,674 | #24 | $43,069 |
| 14 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $61,526 | $61,888 | #10 | $41,835 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $59,883 | $60,902 | #11 | $40,584 |
Other Majors at Empire State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,384 | $94,830 | #116 of 966 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $72,188 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $71,805 | $59,562 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,066 | — | #3 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,365 | $57,225 | #80 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,111 | — | #46 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,129 | — | #170 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,379 | $41,424 | #76 of 207 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $56,825 | $45,544 | #6 of 24 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $54,265 | $48,651 | #3 of 14 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $52,614 | — |
| Education | $50,954 | $39,046 | #31 of 71 |
| Psychology | $49,979 | $39,188 | #511 of 1027 |
| History | $45,252 | — | #370 of 459 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,473 | — | #28 of 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Empire State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $61,925 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Empire State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Empire State University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Empire State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366).
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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.