Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for social science degrees. Here’s the range:
average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 9,967 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017
17% above average compared to other degrees
$ 23,303 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017
13% above average compared to other degrees
$ 41,623 per year
Average private tuition in 2017
27% above average compared to other degrees
What do social science graduates earn?
Social science students make an average of $59,686 per year after graduation. This is 11% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
$ 59,686 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017
Bottom 42% of degrees
N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019
0% above average compared to other degrees
