Social Sciences at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree
Pasadena City College graduates in social sciences earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena 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 | — |
| 11 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $47,624 | $43,335 | #14 | $22,947 |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,235 | — | #22 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $28,492 | #298 of 426 |
| Psychology | $42,700 | $24,894 | #26 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,348 | — | #24 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,107 | — | #20 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,847 one year after graduating and $48,709 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.