Social Sciences at East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Associate's Degree · about 937 graduates a year
East Los Angeles College graduates in social sciences earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How East Los Angeles 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 |
| 14 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $46,564 | $42,370 | #16 | — |
Other Majors at East Los Angeles College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,954 | $81,498 | #100 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,726 | $29,831 | #100 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,716 | — | #363 of 547 |
| Psychology | $43,675 | — | #23 of 106 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,591 | — | #356 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,748 | $10,032 | #53 of 93 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | $23,633 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Los Angeles College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,947 one year after graduating and $47,624 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Los Angeles College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, East Los Angeles College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at East Los Angeles College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.