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 7 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.
Our analysis ranked Bethel University Minnesota the top school for general social sciences graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota typically earn about $52,106 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Upper Iowa University, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Social Sciences graduates of Upper Iowa University earn a median of about $43,032 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Metropolitan State University earned it the #3 place for general social sciences. Metropolitan State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Paul. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from Metropolitan State University typically earn about $50,858 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Kansas State University earned it the #4 place for general social sciences. Kansas State University is a public school located in the city of Manhattan. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,046.
Students chasing top earnings in general social sciences will find them at Bellevue University, which ranked #5. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,300.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #6 for general social sciences graduate earnings this year. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Students who complete the general social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,193.
University Of North Dakota came in at #7 for general social sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of North Dakota is a public school located in the city of Grand Forks. After graduating, general social sciences degree recipients from University Of North Dakota typically earn about $34,490 annually.
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 · 7 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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