Social Sciences at San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
San Diego Miramar College graduates in social sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego Miramar 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 | — |
| 15 | Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ | $45,617 | $46,872 | #6 | — |
| 16 | Sierra College Rocklin, CA | $45,195 | $41,124 | #17 | $30,103 |
| 17 | Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA | $44,769 | $40,737 | #18 | — |
Other Majors at San Diego Miramar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $74,221 | — | #3 of 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,293 | — | #24 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,492 | $22,722 | #133 of 426 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $50,929 | — | #30 of 31 |
| Biology | $48,980 | $15,731 | #13 of 47 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,865 | — | #63 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego Miramar College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego Miramar College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, San Diego Miramar College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at San Diego Miramar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.