Social Sciences at Merced College
Merced, CA · Associate's Degree · about 188 graduates a year
Merced College graduates in social sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Merced 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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| 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 |
| 31 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $39,945 | $44,849 | #10 | $34,203 |
| 32 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $39,704 | $36,128 | #32 | — |
Other Majors at Merced College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,723 | $107,024 | #26 of 962 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $59,178 | $47,114 | #23 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,768 | — | #250 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,151 | $31,050 | #259 of 426 |
| Sociology | $41,486 | — | #21 of 29 |
| Psychology | $37,188 | $34,441 | #76 of 106 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $31,345 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merced College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,168 one year after graduating and $41,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merced College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Merced College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Merced College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.