Social Sciences at Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA · Associate's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Roxbury Community College graduates in social sciences earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Roxbury 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 | — |
Other Majors at Roxbury Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,965 | $71,794 | #87 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $78,625 | — | #73 of 560 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,465 | $45,769 | #10 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,740 | — | #79 of 426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,516 | $34,086 | #15 of 160 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,621 | $41,032 | #366 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $30,083 | — | #932 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roxbury Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,941 one year after graduating and $55,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roxbury Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Roxbury Community College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Roxbury Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.