Social Sciences at Wilmington College

A bachelor's in Social Sciences from Wilmington College appears to track closely with national patterns for this field, though we're working with estimates here since the school's graduate pool is too small for reported data. Based on peer programs nationwide, first-year earnings around $36,300 and debt near $27,000 yield a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74—meaning graduates would owe roughly nine months of their first year's salary. This sits right at the national median for social sciences programs, suggesting neither unusual advantage nor disadvantage compared to similar degrees elsewhere.

The challenge is less about Wilmington specifically and more about social sciences broadly: these degrees rarely command strong starting salaries, and borrowing $27,000 for earnings in the mid-$30,000s creates a tight financial picture in those crucial early career years. Monthly loan payments would consume a meaningful chunk of take-home pay. That said, social sciences can open doors to graduate programs or fields where career progression matters more than starting salary—education, social work, public administration—which this data doesn't capture.

Without Ohio-specific comparisons or this school's actual outcomes, your decision hinges on fit and cost control. If your child can graduate with substantially less debt through scholarships, work-study, or family support, this becomes more manageable. At full estimated cost, expect several years of careful budgeting after graduation.