Social Sciences, General at Merced College
Merced, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$31,414
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$31,414
Social Sciences, General
National Average
$33,730
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,073
All programs at Merced College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
237
Completers (IPEDS)
168
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$31,414
Median Earnings
Social Sciences, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt College | $53,850 | — |
| College of San Mateo | $45,916 | — |
| American River College | $45,642 | — |
| Evergreen Valley College | $44,007 | — |
| Laney College | $41,897 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $40,616 | — |
| Butte College | $40,005 | $7,500 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | $38,557 | — |
| Yuba College | $38,140 | — |
| Arizona Western College | $37,644 | — |
Other Programs at Merced College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,668 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,678 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $47,114 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $45,696 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $39,062 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,565 | — |
| Social Sciences, General (current) | $31,414 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,882 | — |
| Psychology, General | $29,978 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $27,541 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.