Social Sciences at College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · Associate's Degree · about 154 graduates a year
College of San Mateo graduates in social sciences earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of San Mateo 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 | — |
Other Majors at College of San Mateo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $144,794 | — | #6 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,390 | — | #11 of 547 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,120 | — | #2 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,857 | — | #64 of 426 |
| Psychology | $49,708 | — | #9 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of San Mateo social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of San Mateo rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, College of San Mateo ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at College of San Mateo worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.