Social Sciences at Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Bluefield State University graduates in social sciences earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bluefield State 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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| 80 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $41,924 | $39,903 | #83 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Bluefield State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,760 | $67,148 | #622 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,441 | $45,918 | #135 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,085 | $30,506 | #636 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,711 | $25,677 | #441 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bluefield State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,355 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bluefield State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Bluefield State University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Bluefield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366).
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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.