Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Social Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$44,311
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus$45,509
Millersville University of Pennsylvania$42,844$46,334$27,0000.63
Keystone College$35,568$40,622$27,0000.76
National Median$36,279$25,5000.70

Other Social Sciences Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana
$11,380$45,509
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville
$12,262$42,844$27,000
Keystone College
La Plume
$17,850$35,568$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.