Associate Degrees in General Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,994 people earned their associate degree in social sciences. This earns it the #13 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 9,994 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,618 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $26,231. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,545 to a high of $29,847.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in social sciences is $9,602. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,732 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,974.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $114.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in social sciences. About 68.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,152 |
| Women | 6,842 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 898 |
| Black or African American | 767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,156 |
| White | 3,158 |
| International Students | 95 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 920 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer an associate degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social sciences students seekingan associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,106 people received their associate degree in social sciences from East Los Angeles College. About 70% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Los Angeles College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
Sierra College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 859 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Sierra College. Of these students, 68% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
College of the Canyons comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 600 people received their associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 66% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at College of the Canyons make a median salary of 26,231.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Northern Virginia Community College. About 68% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northern Virginia Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Mt. SAC. About 73% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
The 6th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 461 people received their associate degree in social sciences from SRJC. About 75% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santa Rosa Junior College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their associate degree in social sciences from American River. About 69% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American River College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
Palomar College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Palomar College. About 56% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Palomar College make a median salary of 26,231.
Butte College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Butte College. Of these students, 66% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Butte College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Brookdale Community College. About 71% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brookdale Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 16,700 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 Tidewater Community College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Tidewater Community College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohlone College. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Ohlone College. About 56% 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 Ohlone College make a median salary of 26,231.
Reynolds Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Reynolds Community College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Reynolds Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Antelope Valley College. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Antelope Valley College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Antelope Valley College make a median salary of 26,231.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Folsom Lake. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Folsom Lake graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,231.
Thomas Nelson Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social sciences. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their associate degree in social sciences from TNCC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Thomas Nelson Community College make a median salary of 26,231.
Tulsa Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social sciences. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Tulsa Community College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Tulsa Community College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
The 19th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their associate degree in social sciences from Merced Community College District. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social sciences at Merced College make a median salary of 26,231.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their associate degree in social sciences from De Anza College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. De Anza College social sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,231.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 5,109 |
| Economics | 3,384 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,167 |
| Anthropology | 843 |
| Geography & Cartography | 295 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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