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Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Social Workers | 43,500 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 49,200 |
| 4 | Counselors | 38,800 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 38,300 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 68,000 |
| 3 | Police Officers and Detectives | 78,200 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 55,100 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 56,700 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 40,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Social Workers | 56,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 46,700 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 116,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,400 |
| 3 | Teacher Assistants | 19,700 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 83,100 |
| 2 | Counselors | 47,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 54,200 |
| 2 | Police Officers and Detectives | 83,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Social Workers | 70,700 |
| 6 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 140,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 85,600 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 5 | Counselors | 73,700 |
| 5 | Physicians and Surgeons | 315,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 91,800 |
| 3 | Therapists, nec | 34,500 |
| 3 | Psychologists | 72,100 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Elementary and secondary schools | 51,600 |
| 10 | Health services, n.e.c. | 56,400 |
| 6 | Social services, n.e.c. | 45,400 |
| 6 | Hospitals | 72,500 |
| 5 | Justice, public order, and safety | 72,500 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 52,900 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 47,500 |
| 3 | Legal services | 78,100 |
| 2 | Insurance | 53,400 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 113,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,400 |
| 7 | Social services, n.e.c. | 55,700 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 62,400 |
| 5 | Justice, public order, and safety | 89,600 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 85,600 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 84,300 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 64,800 |
| 3 | Legal services | 105,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 77,000 |
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