Social Sciences at Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Barstow Community College graduates in social sciences earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Barstow Community 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 | — |
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| 35 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $38,545 | $35,099 | #34 | $19,220 |
| 36 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $36,114 | $32,861 | #36 | $20,084 |
| 37 | Laney College Oakland, CA | $30,022 | $27,318 | #37 | — |
| 38 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $29,470 | $26,816 | #38 | $22,398 |
Other Majors at Barstow Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $40,147 | — | #49 of 106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,100 | — | #820 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barstow Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,398 one year after graduating and $29,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barstow Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Barstow Community College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Barstow Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less 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.