General Social Sciences at College of the Canyons
If you are interested in studying General Social Sciences, consider the program at College of the Canyons. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Canyons is located in Santa Clarita, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 529 general social sciences graduations were recorded at College of the Canyons.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Canyons
Online coursework is an option at College of the Canyons. Of 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Social Sciences graduates at College of the Canyons, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at College of the Canyons are 67% women (356) and 33% men (173).
General Social Sciences Associate’s Program at College of the Canyons
Of the 527 associate’s general social sciences degrees awarded at College of the Canyons, 67% were women (355) and 33% were men (172).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 263 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 34 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons, higher than the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at College of the Canyons
This General Social Sciences program at College of the Canyons breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 529 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish General Social Sciences program at College of the Canyons pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.