General Social Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 376 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Social Sciences.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,510 people earned theirGeneral Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,528 |
| 4 years | $43,428 |
| 5 years | $50,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Social Sciences students with their associate degree.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 540 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
East Los Angeles College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 952 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 788 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 534 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 529 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 400 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 347 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 298 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 283 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 277 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brookdale Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 266 associate degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their associate degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,565 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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