Associate Degrees in Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,137 people earned their associate degree in social sciences. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,768 |
| Associate Degree | 22,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 19,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,108 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 247 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $27,041. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,646 and the high is $30,871.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $10,010. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,897 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,193.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in social sciences. About 63.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,023 |
| Women | 14,114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,269 |
| Black or African American | 1,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,647 |
| White | 6,497 |
| International Students | 341 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,942 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 364 colleges that offer an associate degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
East Los Angeles College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,475 people received their associate degree in social sciences from East Los Angeles College. About 68% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at East Los Angeles College make a median salary of 27,041.
Sierra College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,043 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Sierra College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Sierra College make a median salary of 27,041.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 845 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Mt. SAC. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 27,041.
College of the Canyons comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 798 people received their associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that College of the Canyons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,041.
The 5th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 666 people received their associate degree in social sciences from SRJC. Of these students, 72% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Santa Rosa Junior College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
American River College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 613 people received their associate degree in social sciences from American River. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that American River graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,041.
Pasadena City College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 52% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,041.
Palomar College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Palomar College. About 56% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Palomar College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,041.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 68% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Virginia Community College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Antelope Valley College. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Antelope Valley College. Of these students, 75% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Antelope Valley College make a median salary of 27,041.
De Anza College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their associate degree in social sciences from De Anza College. About 66% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. De Anza College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
Butte College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Butte College. Of these students, 65% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Butte College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in social sciences from SBCC. Of these students, 57% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Santa Barbara City College make a median salary of 27,041.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their associate degree in social sciences from City College of San Francisco. About 57% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. City College of San Francisco social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
Folsom Lake College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Folsom Lake College make a median salary of 27,041.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohlone College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Ohlone College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Ohlone College make a median salary of 27,041.
Citrus College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Citrus College. About 76% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Citrus College make a median salary of 27,041.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Merced Community College District. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Merced College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brookdale Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,041.
Santa Monica College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their associate degree in social sciences from SMC. About 55% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santa Monica College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,041.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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