Social Sciences at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree
St Lawrence University graduates in social sciences earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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 |
| 11 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $60,518 | $57,601 | #12 | $32,933 |
| 12 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $59,193 | $62,412 | #7 | $28,442 |
| 13 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,360 | $52,194 | #19 | $28,931 |
| 14 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $56,628 | $52,086 | #20 | $30,584 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,933 one year after graduating and $60,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.