Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, social science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $84,734, while the bottom 20% make closer to $30,538. The median grad salary is $50,868.
Social Science graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in social science is $35,426, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,330.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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