Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO

CIP 45.01

$37,193Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$42,761Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$23,323Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $37,193 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 $23,323, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,193 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,323.

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