Social Sciences at Fresno City College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Social Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in California (75 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | — | $23,311 | — | — |
| Merced College | $34,168 | $31,414 | $7,843 | 0.23 |
| Sierra College | $30,103 | — | $7,834 | 0.26 |
| Pasadena City College | $29,847 | — | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $27,691 | $40,616 | — | — |
| Butte College | $26,482 | $40,005 | $9,036 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $26,231 | — | $9,314 | 0.36 |
Other Social Sciences Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College Merced | $1,194 | $34,168 | $7,843 |
| Sierra College Rocklin | $1,156 | $30,103 | $7,834 |
| Pasadena City College Pasadena | $1,180 | $29,847 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa | $1,318 | $27,691 | — |
| Butte College Oroville | $1,336 | $26,482 | $9,036 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fresno City College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.