by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 schools on the early-career earnings of their other social sciences graduates.
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Below are the schools whose other social sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in other social sciences, no school beat University Of California Berkeley this year. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from University Of California Berkeley make a median of around $113,294 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Clark University earned it the #2 place for other social sciences. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from Clark University make a median of around $63,593 per year.
Rutgers University New Brunswick produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other social sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick typically earn about $78,247 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Boston University earned it the #4 place for other social sciences. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $77,557 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rochester came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,566.
Concordia University Texas ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Set in the city of Austin, Concordia University Texas is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of Concordia University Texas earn a median of about $51,381 a year early in their careers.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #7 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,126.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham typically earn about $50,950 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford came in at #9 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Bradford, University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Bradford typically earn about $49,452 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of about $49,452 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Riverside earned the #11 position for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of California Riverside is a public school located in the city of Riverside. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,806.
Benedictine University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. Other Social Sciences graduates of Benedictine University earn a median of about $55,720 a year early in their careers.
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public school located in the city of New York. Other Social Sciences graduates of Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn a median of about $61,792 a year early in their careers.
Towson University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Towson University typically earn about $64,123 annually.
Loyola University Baltimore earned the #15 position for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore typically earn about $63,145 annually.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #16 position for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Indiana. Other Social Sciences graduates of Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn a median of about $45,509 a year early in their careers.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania landed the #17 spot for other social sciences salaries this year. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of Millersville. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,764.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #18 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of about $62,975 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Oregon University came in at #19 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn a median of about $40,162 a year early in their careers.
The Sage Colleges came in at #20 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Other Social Sciences graduates of The Sage Colleges earn a median of about $56,727 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern Maine came in at #21 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of Southern Maine is a public school located in the city of Portland. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,725.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,147.
Keystone College came in at #23 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Keystone College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Plume. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Keystone College typically earn about $41,108 annually.
Kalamazoo College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from Kalamazoo College make a median of around $50,863 per year.
Glenville State College came in at #25 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Glenville State College is a public school located in the rural area of Glenville. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,870.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid other social sciences ranking:
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their other 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 · 29 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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