Social Sciences, General

Master's degree · California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA

CIP 45.01

$21,925Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Sciences, General at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $21,925 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,443 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,004–$92,957).

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$36,586
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree$34,309
ChemistryBachelor's degree$33,972
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree$30,844

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $21,925 one year after graduation.

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