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Bachelor's-21% vs national median175 grads tracked

Social Sciences, General at Bluefield State University

Ranked 66th of 70 bachelor's programs in Social Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,465
middle 50%: $24,310 – $35,647
Median · 5 years out
$42,838
middle 50%: $33,813 – $51,140
Median · 10 years out
$45,494
middle 50%: $34,630 – $62,446

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences, General (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Bluefield State University's bachelor's program in Social Sciences, General earn a median $30,465 one year after graduating, rising to $45,494 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $54,536 for this field, ranking 66th of 70 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.4 yrs
≈ $12,239 total interest

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