Social Sciences at Folsom Lake College
Folsom Lake is located in Folsom, California and has a total student population of 9,542.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Folsom Lake Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
Folsom Lake Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Folsom Lake
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Folsom Lake College.
Folsom Lake Social Sciences Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in social sciences at Folsom Lake are white. Around 59% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Folsom Lake College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
If you plan to be a social sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Folsom Lake College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 271 |
| Economics | 86 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- History
- English Language & Literature
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Communication & Journalism
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Folsom Lake College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 98,590 | $78,090 |
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 7,950 | $93,790 |
| Statisticians | 5,650 | $99,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.