Social Sciences, General at University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$59,606
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$59,606
Social Sciences, General
National Average
$55,774
All schools, same program
School Average
$79,177
All programs at University of Chicago
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
235
Completers (IPEDS)
53
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$43,505
Median Debt
0.73
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$363/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$59,606
Median Earnings
Social Sciences, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Utica University | $101,777 | — |
| Johns Hopkins University | $95,088 | $41,000 |
| Boston University | $72,971 | — |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $60,540 | — |
| University of Chicago (this school) | $59,606 | $43,505 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $52,274 | $29,459 |
| Mercer University | $52,211 | $34,167 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $49,058 | — |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $46,044 | $26,138 |
| Bellevue University | $45,097 | $65,092 |
Other Programs at University of Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $256,407 | $188,691 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $204,813 | $92,529 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $190,915 | $52,045 |
| Computer Science | $175,145 | — |
| Statistics | $144,308 | $48,437 |
| Economics | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Computer Science | $123,415 | $80,205 |
| Mathematics | $107,611 | $12,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | $107,203 | — |
| Computer Programming | $105,265 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.