Social Sciences at Ohlone College

Fremont, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Social Sciences, General

with a mid-sized student body of 6,958 in Fremont, CA.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,545/yr fall 15% below the $26,524 national median for Social Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 98.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #11 ranking among 21 Social Sciences programs places Ohlone College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

Social Sciences has a registered apprenticeship option through Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer with a median wage of $136,550/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $22,545/yr (-15% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (55% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$236K

1.0% annual growth

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

98.1x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

11 of 11

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)

$2,404

Out-of-state: $17,428

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Social Sciences 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%

Managers, all other

$136,550

+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof

Statisticians

$103,300

+8.5% growth 34% AI-proof

Sociologists

$101,690

+3.6% growth 46% AI-proof

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Social Sciences Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Social Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Ohlone College and 20 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Social Sciences at Ohlone College?

This program scores 65/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Social Sciences programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

What's the AI risk for Social Sciences graduates from Ohlone College?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $235,869 in decade earnings vs $235,869 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Ohlone College a good choice for Social Sciences despite lower starting pay?

Lower starting pay at Ohlone College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Is there demand for Social Sciences workers?

The very large job market (318,400 annual openings) works in favor of Social Sciences graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →