Social Sciences at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

The numbers tell an unsettling story that demands attention. While first-year earnings from comparable social sciences programs suggest around $36,000—a modest but workable starting point with an estimated $27,000 in debt—the four-year figure of $21,340 represents a nearly 40% earnings drop rather than the growth parents typically expect. That's below the poverty line for a family of three and raises serious questions about career trajectories for graduates of this program.

This earnings decline is particularly troubling given that 71% of students here rely on Pell grants, meaning most families have limited financial cushion if career outcomes disappoint. The estimated debt load, while close to the national median for social sciences degrees, becomes far more burdensome when paired with earnings that regress rather than progress. Even the first-year estimate, drawn from peer programs nationwide, would put graduates in a vulnerable position—but mid-career earnings this low suggest either limited career advancement or graduates leaving their field entirely.

The practical takeaway: while the initial debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 might seem manageable based on first-year estimates, the four-year data signals that early promise doesn't translate into sustainable career growth. Parents should probe deeply into what's happening between years one and four—whether it's a regional job market issue, credential limitations, or program-specific factors—before committing to this investment.