Social Sciences, General

Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley · Malvern, PA

CIP 45.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$109,705Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley earn a median of $109,705. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,443 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,004–$92,957).

Social Sciences, General (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pennsylvania Western University
California
$48,535$26,214

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley make?

The median salary is $109,705 and $109,705 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.