Social Sciences at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in social sciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Liberty 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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| 72 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $44,416 | $49,250 | #60 | $23,797 |
| 73 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,859 | $47,067 | #66 | $35,978 |
| 74 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,723 | $46,659 | #67 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,691 | $29,559 | #462 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 | $24,139 | #294 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 | $37,379 | #301 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Social Work | $46,799 | — | #346 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 | — | #605 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,532 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, West Liberty University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.