Social Sciences at Yuba College
Marysville, CA · Associate's Degree · about 472 graduates a year
Yuba College graduates in social sciences earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Yuba 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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| 19 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $44,277 | $38,861 | #23 | $26,231 |
| 20 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $44,256 | $40,270 | #20 | — |
| 21 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $44,106 | $38,711 | #25 | $22,053 |
| 22 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $43,965 | $40,005 | #21 | — |
| 23 | Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA | $43,185 | $38,029 | #28 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Yuba College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,142 | $117,283 | #36 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $59,650 | — | #16 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,236 | — | #138 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,478 | — | #200 of 426 |
| Psychology | $30,678 | — | #101 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yuba College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yuba College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Yuba College ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Yuba College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.