Social Sciences at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA · Associate's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
Virginia Peninsula Community College graduates in social sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Peninsula 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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| 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 | — |
| 26 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $42,308 | $38,498 | #26 | — |
| 27 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $42,228 | $38,425 | #27 | — |
Other Majors at Virginia Peninsula Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $72,844 | — | #35 of 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,801 | $67,353 | #807 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,584 | $42,039 | #157 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $46,269 | $25,468 | #64 of 85 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $41,083 | $34,177 | #18 of 57 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,626 | — | #866 of 947 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $35,057 | $25,271 | #47 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Peninsula Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,478 one year after graduating and $42,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Peninsula Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Virginia Peninsula Community College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Virginia Peninsula Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for social sciences ($43,146), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,500.
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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.