Social Sciences at Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Eastern Oregon University graduates in social sciences earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Oregon 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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| 22 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $53,438 | $52,502 | #18 | $39,054 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $50,738 | $52,795 | #17 | $32,860 |
| 24 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $50,054 | $49,178 | #26 | $42,023 |
| 25 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $49,611 | $49,903 | #25 | $42,347 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Eastern Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,706 | — | #81 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,066 | $43,804 | #830 of 1176 |
| Fire Protection | — | $58,911 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,013 | $37,143 | #271 of 660 |
| Education | $51,176 | $44,558 | #11 of 27 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,279 | $32,584 | #405 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,894 | $44,558 | #300 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,816 | $27,698 | #660 of 1027 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,838 | $31,291 | #56 of 63 |
| Biology | — | $35,435 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Oregon University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,347 one year after graduating and $49,611 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Oregon University rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Eastern Oregon University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Eastern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,583.
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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.