Social Sciences at Pasadena City College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Pasadena City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pasadena City College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all social sciences associates programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | $29,847 | — | — | — |
| Merced College | $34,168 | $31,414 | $7,843 | 0.23 |
| Sierra College | $30,103 | — | $7,834 | 0.26 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $27,691 | $40,616 | — | — |
| Butte College | $26,482 | $40,005 | $9,036 | 0.34 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $24,052 | $29,878 | $12,711 | 0.53 |
| 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 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa | $1,318 | $27,691 | — |
| Butte College Oroville | $1,336 | $26,482 | $9,036 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster | $1,124 | $24,052 | $12,711 |
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 Pasadena City College, approximately 30% 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.