Social Sciences Schools in California
10 schools compared · Average earnings $26,031/yr
10 California schools offer Social Sciences. Earnings in California are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Schools in CA
10
Avg Grad Earnings
$26,031/yr
-2% vs. national avg
Avg Score
70/100
Top CA Cities
8
with programs
Social Sciences Programs in California
All 10 California schools offering Social Sciences, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced College Merced, CA |
77 |
| 2 | Sierra College Rocklin, CA |
73 |
| 3 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA |
73 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA |
73 |
| 5 | Butte College Oroville, CA |
71 |
| 6 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA |
70 |
| 7 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA |
68 |
| 8 | Ohlone College Fremont, CA |
65 |
| 9 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA |
66 |
| 10 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA |
65 |
Where Social Sciences Programs Cluster in California
Cities with the most Social Sciences programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | 1 | $34,168/yr |
| Rocklin, CA | 1 | $30,103/yr |
| Pasadena, CA | 1 | $29,847/yr |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 1 | $27,691/yr |
| Oroville, CA | 1 | $26,482/yr |
| Lancaster, CA | 1 | $24,052/yr |
| Monterey Park, CA | 1 | $22,947/yr |
| Fremont, CA | 1 | $22,545/yr |
Compare Social Sciences in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how California compares to others with strong Social Sciences offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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