Social Sciences at Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Western University graduates in social sciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania Western 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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| 75 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $43,532 | $51,501 | #47 | — |
| 76 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $43,404 | $45,236 | #74 | $32,351 |
| 77 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $42,761 | $45,849 | #72 | $37,193 |
| 78 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $42,582 | $43,306 | #76 | $32,958 |
| 79 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $42,038 | $38,252 | #84 | $33,789 |
| 80 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $41,924 | $39,903 | #83 | — |
| 81 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,811 | $38,073 | #85 | $41,988 |
Other Social Sciences Credentials at Pennsylvania Western University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,535 | $65,444 | $26,214 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania Western University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Western University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,958 one year after graduating and $42,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Western University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Pennsylvania Western University ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for Pennsylvania Western University · Methodology
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.
