Social Sciences at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Ranked 206th of 387 bachelor's programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's bachelor's program in Social Sciences earn a median $37,150 one year after graduating, rising to $65,629 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $59,812 for this field, ranking 206th of 387 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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