Social Sciences at Austin Community College
Ranked 11th of 42 associate programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Austin Community College's associate program in Social Sciences earn a median $41,615 one year after graduating, rising to $59,550 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% above the national median of $43,361 for this field, ranking 11th of 42 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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