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Social Science Or History Teacher Education

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Social Science Or History Teacher Education.

Entry Level Salary
$42,874
Median Salary
$72,000
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
19.2%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,880,000
Entry (Early)
$42,874
Median (Prime)
$72,000
High (Prime)
$75,307

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-69k
+181k
+207k
$25k / yr
-159k
+91k
+117k
$50k / yr
-249k
+594.0101679823129
+27k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
28
$25k / yr
Never
38
36
$50k / yr
Never
64
53

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-146%
83%
108%
$50k / yr
-115%
0%
13%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate48.1%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.

Top Professions

Secondary school teachers

20.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,167|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%

Elementary and middle school teachers

16.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,089
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,727|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Education and childcare administrators

6.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,478|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%

Postsecondary teachers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$18,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,946|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

Special education teachers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$52,498
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$67,170
openings
37,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.1%

Management occupations

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$26,531
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$91,107|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%

Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,000|$64,330
openings
27,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.9%

Top executives

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$111,472
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$171,495|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Teaching assistants

1.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$24,291
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$25,724|$37,010
openings
201,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
social and philosophical foundations of education.Bachelor's Degree5$57,847 - $57,847
social and philosophical foundations of education.Master's Degree34$59,392 - $81,986
social and philosophical foundations of education.Doctoral Degree22$83,502 - $83,502