Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

CIP 45.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,818Median earnings 3 years after
$51,893Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $41,818. 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 Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$37,501$21,500
University of South Florida
Tampa
$34,427$20,500
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$34,209$21,857
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$33,235$20,000
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
$31,204$25,821

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from Florida Atlantic University make?

The median salary is $41,818 and $51,893 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.