Social Sciences at Sierra College
Sierra College is located in Rocklin, California and has a total student population of 17,503.
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.
Sierra College Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
Sierra College Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Sierra College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Sierra College.
Sierra College Social Sciences Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in social sciences at Sierra College are white. Around 55% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. Sierra College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in social sciences graduates 3% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sierra College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 372 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
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 Sierra College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 859 |
| Economics | 87 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- History
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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 Sierra 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.
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