by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of social sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 18,132 associate degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The social sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in social sciences.
It is hard to beat Merced College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in social sciences. Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Merced.More information about a associate in social sciences from Merced College
Yuba College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Yuba College
Ohlone College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in social sciences. Ohlone College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Fremont.More information about a associate in social sciences from Ohlone College
It's hard to beat American River College if you want to pursue an associate degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from American River College
MSJC is a large public college located in the suburb of San Jacinto.More information about a associate in social sciences from Mt. San Jacinto College
Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Sacramento City College
Merritt College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Oakland.More information about a associate in social sciences from Merritt College
Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from College of the Canyons
Butte College is a large public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in social sciences from Butte College
East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in social sciences from East Los Angeles College
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 35 | 13 |
| Nevada | 35 | 58 |
| Washington | 33 | 14 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 7,511 |
| Sociology | 4,585 |
| Economics | 3,297 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,815 |
| Anthropology | 720 |
| Geography & Cartography | 183 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 46,241 |
| Communication & Journalism | 4,700 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 4,561 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,063 |
| History | 1,848 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,614 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 622 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 330 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 20 |
