Social Sciences at Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Virginia Western Community College graduates in social sciences earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Western 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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| 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 |
| 37 | Laney College Oakland, CA | $30,022 | $27,318 | #37 | — |
| 38 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $29,470 | $26,816 | #38 | $22,398 |
Other Majors at Virginia Western Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $74,206 | — | #28 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $72,417 | $61,030 | #60 of 237 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,142 | $64,052 | #847 of 962 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $67,524 | $49,287 | #30 of 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,088 | $54,480 | #258 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $47,601 | $27,786 | #57 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,202 | $38,214 | #417 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,248 | $22,071 | #595 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,760 | — | #407 of 426 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $32,513 | — | #89 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,440 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $28,573 | — | #57 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Western Community College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,220 one year after graduating and $38,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Western Community College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Virginia Western Community College ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Virginia Western Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for social sciences ($43,146), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,346.
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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.