Social Sciences, General at Barstow Community College
a smaller institution with 2,585 students in Barstow, CA.
Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $22,398 place Barstow Community College below the $26,524 national median for Social Sciences, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 111.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Social Sciences, General graduates.
Ranked #8 out of 21 programs, Barstow Community College's Social Sciences, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $22,398 to $24,659 over five years (10% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.
One registered apprenticeship pathway (Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer with a median wage of $136,550/yr) connects to Social Sciences, General careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Social Sciences, General graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $136,550 | +4.5% | 53% |
| Statisticians | $103,300 | +8.5% | 34% |
| Sociologists | $101,690 | +3.6% | 46% |
About Social Sciences, General Careers
Your understanding of human behavior can lead directly into management. In this common path, you’ll spend your days in an office leading project teams, using software like Asana to track progress, and analyzing performance data to solve operational problems. Alternatively, you might pursue a career in education, where you’ll be in a classroom guiding students through a history lesson, creating lesson plans, and using platforms like Canvas to communicate with students and parents.
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