Social Sciences at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
University of Utah graduates in social sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Utah 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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| 22 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $58,680 | $53,973 | #34 | $42,332 |
| 23 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $58,460 | $62,223 | #8 | $33,235 |
| 24 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $58,263 | $53,016 | #37 | — |
| 25 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $57,708 | $54,694 | #32 | $35,363 |
| 26 | Troy University Troy, AL | $57,620 | $65,404 | #7 | $36,547 |
| 27 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $57,532 | $57,871 | #21 | $38,147 |
| 28 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $57,430 | $60,409 | #14 | $56,221 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Utah social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,363 one year after graduating and $57,708 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Utah rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Utah ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Utah worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.