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. The highest-paying schools turn a other social sciences degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying other social sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose other social sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick typically earn about $78,247 annually.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of about $81,463 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Rochester one of the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from University Of Rochester make a median of around $72,566 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pittsburgh Bradford one of the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Located in the town of Bradford, University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public institution. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,452.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #5 place for other social sciences. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career other social sciences graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $49,452 per year.
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #6 spot for other social sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice make a median of around $61,792 per year.
Towson University landed the #7 spot for other social sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Other Social Sciences graduates of Towson University earn a median of about $64,123 a year early in their careers.
Coppin State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Coppin State University is a public institution. Students who complete the other social sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,676.
Loyola University Baltimore ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other social sciences schools. 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 placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for other social sciences. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus make a median of around $45,509 per year.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earned the #11 position for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $48,764 annually.
The Sage Colleges earned the #12 position for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Troy, The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other social sciences graduates from The Sage Colleges make a median of around $56,727 per year.
Keystone College landed the #13 spot for other social sciences salaries this year. Located in the suburb of La Plume, Keystone College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from Keystone College typically earn about $41,108 annually.
New York University came in at #14 for other social sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $35,772 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries other 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 · 14 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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