Social Sciences at Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 358 graduates a year
Santa Rosa Junior College graduates in social sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Rosa Junior 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 | — |
Other Majors at Santa Rosa Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,471 | $100,800 | #27 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,316 | — | #89 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,598 | — | #26 of 547 |
| Sociology | $57,450 | — | #3 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,912 | — | #137 of 426 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $47,743 | — | #55 of 85 |
| Psychology | $45,473 | — | #18 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Rosa Junior College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,691 one year after graduating and $46,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Rosa Junior College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Santa Rosa Junior College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Santa Rosa Junior 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.