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Social Sciences in California

Social Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in California

609,290 people in the state and 5,423,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Sciences.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, Social Sciences grads earn an average of $119,367. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,573.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 48 colleges in California that offer Social Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 12% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,502 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#11

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,362 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

#12

Sierra College

Rocklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,747 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,033 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#19

American River College

Sacramento

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,436 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,318 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,752 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,124 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594

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