Social Sciences at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA · Associate's Degree · about 298 graduates a year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College graduates in social sciences earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How J Sargeant Reynolds 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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| 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 | — |
| 18 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $44,435 | $40,462 | #19 | $18,164 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,794 | $64,425 | #332 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $76,949 | $61,104 | #99 of 560 |
| Engineering | $73,364 | — | #30 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,396 | — | #26 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,960 | $32,111 | #111 of 547 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,823 | — | #61 of 122 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,555 | $23,059 | #48 of 85 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,660 | $38,066 | #76 of 109 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,107 | $39,904 | #32 of 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,789 | $31,068 | #757 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do J Sargeant Reynolds Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,164 one year after graduating and $44,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does J Sargeant Reynolds Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for social sciences ($43,146), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,813.
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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.