Social Sciences, General

Associate's degree · South Texas College · McAllen, TX

CIP 45.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$36,454Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Social Sciences, General at South Texas College earn a median of $36,454. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,146 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,547–$59,204).

Other programs at South Texas College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$75,733
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$68,727
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$49,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$42,378
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$40,288
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$33,171
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$33,167
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$33,063
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$32,084
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$31,973
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$30,307
Biology, GeneralAssociate's degree$28,791
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$27,545
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$26,755
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$26,091
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$25,817
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$25,738
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate$25,711
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$24,738
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$24,265

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from South Texas College make?

The median salary is $36,454 and $36,454 after five years.

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