Highest Earning Master's Social Sciences Programs in California
These are the highest earning master's social sciences programs in california, ranked by median earnings. The ranking includes 10 programs, with University of California-Santa Cruz leading at $110,425.
| Rank | Institution | Program | State | Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Cruz | Economics | CA | $110,425 | 22 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego | International Relations | CA | $101,102 | 129 |
| 3 | San Diego State University | International Relations | CA | $94,199 | 35 |
| 4 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | International Relations | CA | $92,176 | 51 |
| 5 | California State University-Long Beach | Geography | CA | $87,165 | 26 |
| 6 | University of Southern California | Geography | CA | $83,256 | 74 |
| 7 | University of California-Irvine | Criminology | CA | $83,175 | 49 |
| 8 | San Diego State University | Criminology | CA | $67,163 | 16 |
| 9 | Azusa Pacific University | Social Sciences, Other | CA | $63,771 | 20 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento | Sociology | CA | $59,203 | 6 |
Methodology
Programs in California ranked by highest earning. Only includes master's programs in CIP family 45 (Social Sciences) with at least 10 completers. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.