Social Sciences, General

Associate's degree · Antelope Valley Community College District · Lancaster, CA

CIP 45.01

$24,052Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,575Median earnings 4 years after
$42,711Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
332Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Antelope Valley Community College District earn a median of $24,052 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,146 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,547–$59,204). Median debt is $14,000, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Social Sciences, General (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Merced College
Merced
$34,168—
Sierra College
Rocklin
$30,103—
Pasadena City College
Pasadena
$29,847—
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
$27,691—
Butte College
Oroville
$26,482$7,500
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park
$22,947—
Ohlone College
Fremont
$22,545—
Barstow Community College
Barstow
$22,398—
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto
$20,084—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from Antelope Valley Community College District make?

The median salary is $24,052 one year after graduation and $42,711 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.