Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland Global Campus · Adelphi, MD

CIP 45.01

$50,557Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,413Median earnings 4 years after

$53,628Median earnings 5 years after

$21,657Median federal debt

168Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at University of Maryland Global Campus earn a median of $50,557 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 $21,657, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Towson University Towson	$37,934	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus make?

The median salary is $50,557 one year after graduation and $53,628 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,657.

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