Behavioral Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $41,634 | $41,081 to $43,440 | 5 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,464 | $44,232 to $50,496 | 22 | 95% |
| Master's Degree | $72,822 | $65,965 to $79,232 | 7 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 48,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $77,030 | +6.4% | 18,600 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $49,690 | +4.6% | 13,100 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $56,400 | +4.4% | 5,200 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,140 | +3.6% | 4,000 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $117,750 | +4.3% | 3,900 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $95,890 | -1.7% | 3,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.