Social Sciences, Other bachelor's degree programs in New York

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$56,609Median year-4 earnings

$21,366Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1New York UniversityNew York · $20,188 federal debt$74,983 2CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York · $12,500 federal debt$69,996 3University of RochesterRochester · $21,366 federal debt$68,333 4Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · $26,000 federal debt$65,085 5St Lawrence UniversityCanton · $27,000 federal debt$60,518 6SUNY Old WestburyOld Westbury · $19,500 federal debt$56,609 7Russell Sage CollegeTroy · $26,865 federal debt$54,363 8CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York · Debt not reported$54,259 9SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUtica · Debt not reported$46,521 10SUNY at Purchase CollegePurchase · Debt not reported$36,895

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $167,200
Middle 50% wage range: $124,530–$221,680
State employment: 18,470
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $90,760–$305,970

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $104,770
Middle 50% wage range: $82,140–$114,880
State employment: 3,410
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $67,210–$138,590

25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

State median wage: $79,040
Middle 50% wage range: $61,040–$102,990
State employment: 1,840
Projected growth: +1.6%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $50,150–$133,540

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	New York University	New York	$74,983	$20,188
2	CUNY Graduate School and University Center	New York	$69,996	$12,500
3	University of Rochester	Rochester	$68,333	$21,366
4	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	$65,085	$26,000
5	St Lawrence University	Canton	$60,518	$27,000
6	SUNY Old Westbury	Old Westbury	$56,609	$19,500
7	Russell Sage College	Troy	$54,363	$26,865
8	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	New York	$54,259	Not available
9	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	Utica	$46,521	Not available
10	SUNY at Purchase College	Purchase	$36,895	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Sciences, Other in New York

What do Social Sciences, Other bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,609 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,366 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. New York University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.