Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 45.01

$33,789Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,038Median earnings 4 years after
$59,488Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at University of Southern California earn a median of $33,789 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).

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-Sacramento
Sacramento
$39,061$16,097
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
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 University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $33,789 one year after graduation and $59,488 after five years.

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