Associate Degrees in Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 26,277 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 | 154,807 |
| Associate Degree | 26,277 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,693 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,487 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,284 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,112 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 324 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $26,926. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,097 to a high of $26,926.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $11,995. 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, $23,383 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,906.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in social sciences. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,426 |
| Women | 17,851 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,641 |
| Black or African American | 1,809 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,596 |
| White | 7,593 |
| International Students | 527 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,111 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,475 people received their associate degree in social sciences from East Los Angeles College. About 71% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,043 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Sierra College. Of these students, 69% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The social sciences program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 845 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 798 people received their associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 72% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 666 associate degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at SRJC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 613 people received their associate degree in social sciences from American River. Of these students, 69% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 552 associate degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Pasadena City College. About 52% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The social sciences program at Palomar College awarded 520 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 507 associate degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 77% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 460 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Antelope Valley College. About 80% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The social sciences program at De Anza College awarded 417 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 412 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Butte College. Of these students, 69% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 400 people received their associate degree in social sciences from SBCC. About 61% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 397 people received their associate degree in social sciences from City College of San Francisco. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 396 associate degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Folsom Lake. Of these students, 69% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The social sciences program at Ohlone College awarded 392 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 363 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Citrus College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 76% were women.
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. The social sciences program at Brookdale Community College awarded 357 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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. The social sciences program at Santa Monica College awarded 354 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 11,791 |
| Sociology | 6,887 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4,756 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 18,787 |
| Education | 18,306 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8,996 |
| History | 2,558 |
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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