Social Sciences at Allen University
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Allen University graduates in social sciences earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 88% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allen 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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| 81 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,811 | $38,073 | #85 | $41,988 |
| 82 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $41,536 | $37,793 | #86 | $34,388 |
| 83 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $40,355 | $47,742 | #64 | — |
| 84 | Allen University Columbia, SC | $38,198 | $42,356 | #79 | $23,095 |
| 85 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $36,888 | $41,416 | #81 | $34,955 |
| 86 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $33,423 | $40,553 | #82 | $36,568 |
| 87 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $31,967 | $33,705 | #87 | — |
Other Majors at Allen University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,474 | $23,572 | #1151 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,787 | $23,371 | #472 of 476 |
| Biology | $29,249 | — | #841 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allen University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,095 one year after graduating and $38,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allen University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Allen University ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Allen University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,597.
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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.