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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If you want to know which schools send general social sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Florida State University, our #1 for general social sciences graduate salaries in Florida. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,852.
The University Of West Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general social sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. General Social Sciences graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of about $46,751 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #3. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Tampa. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $45,753 annually.
University Of Central Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,209.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Jacksonville University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general social sciences graduates from Jacksonville University make a median of around $31,204 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general social sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, 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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