Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 45.01

$49,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,917Median earnings 4 years after
$74,002Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at New York University earn a median of $49,016 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 $27,000, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Manhattan University
Riverdale
$41,062$26,000
Touro University
New York
$40,111$28,334
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry
$36,726$22,699
St. Joseph's University-New York
Brooklyn
$34,488$21,375
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$28,844$19,000
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg
$28,351$25,000
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson
$23,302$23,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from New York University make?

The median salary is $49,016 one year after graduation and $74,002 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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