Social Sciences at Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · Associate's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Fresno City College graduates in social sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Fresno City 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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| 24 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $42,697 | $38,880 | #22 | $25,478 |
| 25 | Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA | $42,610 | $38,772 | #24 | — |
| 26 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $42,308 | $38,498 | #26 | — |
| 27 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $42,228 | $38,425 | #27 | — |
| 28 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $41,334 | $37,638 | #29 | $29,425 |
| 29 | Merced College Merced, CA | $41,246 | $37,531 | #30 | $34,168 |
| 30 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $40,543 | $36,891 | #31 | $26,482 |
Other Majors at Fresno City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,504 | $91,961 | #81 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $88,567 | — | #28 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,047 | — | #103 of 237 |
| Biology | $48,660 | $22,741 | #15 of 47 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,140 | $27,966 | #292 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,395 | $29,467 | #231 of 426 |
| Sociology | $40,709 | — | #22 of 29 |
| Human Services | $38,378 | — | #51 of 65 |
| Psychology | $37,766 | $27,421 | #66 of 106 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $36,128 | — | #426 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,605 | $30,519 | #44 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,697 | — | #916 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,162 | — | #13 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno City College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno City College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Fresno City College ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Fresno City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.