Social Sciences: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of social sciences graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 17 colleges. National median: $34,275, rising to $44,435 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American River College | CA | $52,700 | $47,731 | — |
| 2 | Harrisburg Area Community College | PA | $42,624 | $46,654 | $18,998 |
| 3 | Antelope Valley Community College District | CA | $38,885 | $38,575 | $16,238 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College | VA | $37,212 | $48,344 | $12,000 |
| 5 | Brookdale Community College | NJ | $35,608 | $44,277 | $11,082 |
| 6 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | VA | $35,152 | $44,435 | $7,000 |
| 7 | Massasoit Community College | MA | $34,470 | $43,185 | — |
| 8 | Tidewater Community College | VA | $34,403 | $41,334 | $8,987 |
| 9 | Butte College | CA | $34,275 | $40,543 | $10,500 |
| 10 | Essex County College | NJ | $33,051 | $44,106 | — |
| 11 | Virginia Western Community College | VA | $32,057 | $38,545 | — |
| 12 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District | CA | $30,018 | $36,114 | — |
| 13 | San Diego Miramar College | CA | $29,586 | $46,564 | — |
| 14 | Frederick Community College | MD | $29,579 | $38,977 | $8,125 |
| 15 | Virginia Peninsula Community College | VA | $28,189 | $42,697 | $8,450 |
| 16 | Merced College | CA | $24,545 | $41,246 | — |
| 17 | Barstow Community College | CA | $23,511 | $29,470 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do social sciences graduates earn?
The median college reports $34,275 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in social sciences and $44,435 four years after. The highest is $52,700 at American River College.
How much student debt do social sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $12,000 at the typical college.