Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

CIP 45.01

$39,061Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,363Median earnings 4 years after
$57,162Median earnings 5 years after
$16,097Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $39,061 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,366 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,590–$72,257). Median debt is $16,097, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock
$39,149$14,752
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$37,446$15,000
California State University-Chico
Chico
$36,382$13,987
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$34,871$16,338
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$34,678$11,000
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$33,789—
San Diego State University
San Diego
$23,704$20,081
Whittier College
Whittier
$20,660$24,937
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$18,893—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from California State University-Sacramento make?

The median salary is $39,061 one year after graduation and $57,162 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,097.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.