Social Sciences at American River College
Sacramento, CA · Associate's Degree · about 397 graduates a year
American River College graduates in social sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How American River College Compares for Social Sciences
All 38 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohlone College Fremont, CA | $58,928 | $53,621 | #1 | $22,545 |
| 2 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $56,257 | $51,190 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Roxbury Community College Roxbury Crossing, MA | $55,329 | $48,723 | #3 | $37,941 |
| 4 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $52,619 | $47,880 | #4 | — |
| 5 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $51,460 | $46,825 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Woodland Community College Woodland, CA | $51,051 | $46,453 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Merritt College Oakland, CA | $50,001 | $45,498 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $48,709 | $44,322 | #11 | $29,847 |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $48,344 | $44,022 | #12 | $23,637 |
| 10 | American River College Sacramento, CA | $47,731 | $43,432 | #13 | — |
| 11 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $47,624 | $43,335 | #14 | $22,947 |
| 12 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $46,768 | $42,556 | #15 | $27,691 |
| 13 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $46,654 | $47,448 | #5 | $27,600 |
Other Majors at American River College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,386 | $98,951 | #19 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $100,258 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,319 | $29,022 | #75 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American River College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American River College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, American River College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at American River College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social sciences ($43,146).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.