Social Sciences at Iowa State University of Science & Technology
Ranked 1st of 61 doctoral (research) programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Graduates of Iowa State University of Science & Technology's doctoral (research) program in Social Sciences earn a median $84,434 one year after graduating, rising to $122,926 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 25% above the national median of $92,302 for this field, ranking 1st of 61 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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