Social Sciences, General

Associate's degree · Pasadena City College · Pasadena, CA

CIP 45.01

$29,847Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,709Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Pasadena City College earn a median of $29,847 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).

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—
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
$27,691—
Butte College
Oroville
$26,482$7,500
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster
$24,052$14,000
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 Pasadena City College make?

The median salary is $29,847 one year after graduation.

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