Social Science Education Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Social Science Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Social Science Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 550 people earned theirSocial Science Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Science Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 430 |
| Master’s Degree | 118 |
Earnings of Social Science Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Social Science Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Social Science Education students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 253 |
| Women | 177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Social Science Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 80.2% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.9% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Social Science Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Social Science Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winona State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Upper Iowa University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Xavier University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Evangel University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social Science Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
