by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general social sciences graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general social sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general social sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Oregon earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general social sciences graduates in Oregon. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of about $63,907 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Central Oregon Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bend, Central Oregon Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,901.
Strong graduate earnings at Western Oregon University earned it the #3 place for general social sciences. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. General Social Sciences graduates of Western Oregon University earn a median of about $55,823 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Southern Oregon University earned it the #4 place for general social sciences. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. General Social Sciences graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of about $41,835 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Portland State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from Portland State University typically earn about $49,355 annually.
Oregon State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general social sciences. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. Early-career general social sciences graduates from Oregon State University make a median of around $35,590 per year.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general social sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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