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Miscellaneous Social Sciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Social Sciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,200 |
| 4 | Social Workers | 56,900 |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | 39,000 |
| 3 | Urban and Regional Planners | 68,000 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 114,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 43,100 |
| 2 | Social and Community Service Managers | 63,700 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 41,500 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 65,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 108,000 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,900 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 92,000 |
| 3 | Constructions Managers | 120,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 244,000 |
| 2 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 58,700 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 100,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 156,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 49,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 153,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 148,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 95,500 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 96,500 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 129,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Management Analysts | 106,000 |
| 3 | Social and Community Service Managers | 130,000 |
| 3 | Physicians and Surgeons | 306,000 |
| 3 | Urban and Regional Planners | 109,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Elementary and secondary schools | 61,800 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 66,300 |
| 5 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 71,400 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 130,000 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 73,700 |
| 4 | Legal services | 127,000 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 56,500 |
| 4 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 75,400 |
| 4 | Hospitals | 70,800 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 120,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Social Sciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Elementary and secondary schools | 79,200 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 92,800 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | General government, n.e.c. | 120,000 |
| 5 | Management and public relations services | 150,000 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 74,200 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 105,000 |
| 4 | Justice, public order, and safety | 103,000 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 98,400 |
| 3 | All construction | 88,400 |
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