Social Sciences at Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Santa Rosa Junior College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Santa Rosa Junior College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 60th percentile of all social sciences associates programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $27,691 | $40,616 | — | — |
| Merced College | $34,168 | $31,414 | $7,843 | 0.23 |
| Sierra College | $30,103 | — | $7,834 | 0.26 |
| Pasadena City College | $29,847 | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| Pasadena City College Pasadena | $1,180 | $29,847 | — |
| 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 Santa Rosa Junior College, approximately 17% 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.