by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 9 degrees and certificates in Social Sciences (Other). Graduates earn a median $37,530 one year after completing, rising to $52,330 after four years.
A major in Social Sciences (Other) involves the study of Any Program In General Social Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., social sciences (other) draws strong interest, with 9 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award social sciences (other) degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 5.
All 9 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 56% of social sciences (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 9). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5) and Asian (2).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to social sciences (other), at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
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How long a social sciences (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 9 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to social sciences (other), at 67.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 67.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 9.3% |
| Master’s degree | 6.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.0% |
| Some college courses | 1.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
13 occupations are related to Social Sciences (Other), with an average median salary of $94,253; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Science Teacher, Humanities Teacher, Orchestra Teacher and Art Teacher.
The occupation related to social sciences (other) with the most projected jobs is Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, at 1,421,275.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 1,421,275 | 11.1% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 692,039 | -1.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Social Sciences (Other) graduates earn a median $37,530 one year after completing their program, $52,330 after four years and $50,237 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,530 |
| 4 years | $52,330 |
| 5 years | $50,237 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to social sciences (other) is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
Social Sciences (Other) has 3 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 17,549 degrees a year; the largest are Social Sciences, General (15,214), Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods (2,317) and Survey Research/Methodology (18). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,214 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 2,317 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 18 |
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