Social Sciences at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree
University of Rhode Island graduates in social sciences earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,548 one year after graduating and $66,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,615.
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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.