Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

CIP 45.01

$33,235Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,460Median earnings 4 years after
$59,852Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
219Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Florida State University earn a median of $33,235 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 $20,000, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
$31,204$25,821

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,235 one year after graduation and $59,852 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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