Social Sciences at Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Associate's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Frederick Community College graduates in social sciences earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Frederick Community 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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| 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 | — |
| 33 | Frederick Community College Frederick, MD | $38,977 | $34,207 | #35 | $32,749 |
| 34 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $38,575 | $35,101 | #33 | $24,052 |
| 35 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $38,545 | $35,099 | #34 | $19,220 |
| 36 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $36,114 | $32,861 | #36 | $20,084 |
Other Majors at Frederick Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,028 | $70,649 | #182 of 962 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $77,871 | — | #2 of 117 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,921 | $59,579 | #137 of 560 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | $61,528 | — | #2 of 7 |
| Business/Commerce | $54,249 | $33,619 | #92 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,579 | $22,067 | #305 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Frederick Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,749 one year after graduating and $38,977 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Frederick Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Frederick Community College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Frederick Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for social sciences ($43,146), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,775.
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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.