Science, Technology and Society
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Science, Technology and Society by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University CA · Private | $107,375 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan University MI · Public | $90,551 |
| 3 | Georgetown University DC · Private | $89,228 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University TX · Public | $88,953 |
| 5 | James Madison University VA · Public | $82,455 |
| 6 | Troy University AL · Public | $80,455 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC · Public | $67,468 |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus GA · Public | $65,454 |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College NY · Public | $54,746 |
| 10 | Beloit College WI · Private | $53,760 |
Is Science, Technology and Society Worth It?
Worth It - With the Right School
Science, Technology and Society sits in the middle on money. The average $49,587 four years out is right around what bachelor's graduates earn across the board - so the math works at an affordable school and gets tight as tuition climbs. Pick your school with that in mind.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 12 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Troy University, where graduates pull $85,672 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.