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General Social Sciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in General Social Sciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in General 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 General 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 General 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 General Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Social Workers | 47,500 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 51,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 46,800 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,300 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 67,800 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 37,800 |
| 2 | Counselors | 39,400 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 64,500 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 40,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General 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 General Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Social Workers | 53,400 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 55,400 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 99,100 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 62,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 49,500 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 40,100 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 80,900 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 109,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 122,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for General 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 General Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 84,000 |
| 7 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 167,000 |
| 6 | Social Workers | 72,500 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 90,300 |
| 5 | Counselors | 73,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 136,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 108,000 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 92,900 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 213,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elementary and secondary schools | 55,300 |
| 5 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 54,200 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 46,100 |
| 4 | Justice, public order, and safety | 64,500 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 28,100 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 59,400 |
| 2 | Insurance | 61,100 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 48,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Elementary and secondary schools | 75,400 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 75,400 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 62,300 |
| 4 | Justice, public order, and safety | 96,400 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 56,700 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 68,400 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 64,200 |
| 3 | Insurance | 86,300 |
| 2 | Legal services | 97,500 |
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