by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general social sciences graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general social sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose general social sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg, our #1 for general social sciences graduate salaries in Pennsylvania. Set in the suburb of Greensburg, University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public institution. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,161.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public institution. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,161.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,161.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Montgomery County Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from Montgomery County Community College typically earn about $33,998 annually.
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general social sciences schools. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. Early-career general social sciences graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg make a median of around $40,791 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 · 5 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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