Social Sciences at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in social sciences earn 3% 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 Western Oregon 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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| 44 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $52,520 | $55,376 | #28 | $43,217 |
| 45 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $52,095 | $47,403 | #65 | $23,704 |
| 46 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $52,063 | $53,939 | #35 | $34,490 |
| 47 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $51,921 | $52,227 | #42 | $34,245 |
| 48 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $51,290 | $59,372 | #16 | $37,472 |
| 49 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $51,005 | $51,305 | #48 | $35,590 |
| 50 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $51,005 | $51,305 | #49 | $35,590 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,245 one year after graduating and $51,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.