Social Sciences at Mt San Jacinto Community College District

San Jacinto, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Social Sciences, General

serving 14,859 students in San Jacinto, CA.

Program Analysis

At $20,084 per year, Social Sciences graduates from Mt San Jacinto Community College District earn below the $26,524 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 115.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Social Sciences carry above-average AI exposure (45% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #10 ranking among 21 Social Sciences programs places Mt San Jacinto Community College District in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $20,084-to-$56,787 earnings arc over five years reflects a 183% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

Social Sciences has a registered apprenticeship option through Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer with a median wage of $136,550/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
65
Score
68
High End
Earnings $20,084/yr (-24% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (55% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$352K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
125.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$2,812
Out-of-state: $22,552
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,787
183% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Social Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Statisticians $103,300 +8.5% 34%
Sociologists $101,690 +3.6% 46%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Statisticians
$103,300
+8.5% growth 34% AI-proof
Sociologists
$101,690
+3.6% growth 46% AI-proof

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Social Sciences Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Social Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Mt San Jacinto Community College District and 20 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mt San Jacinto Community College District's Social Sciences program score?
A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Social Sciences field.
How vulnerable is Social Sciences to AI automation?
AI exposure of 45% is a real factor. For Mt San Jacinto Community College District specifically, the gap between optimistic ($352,449) and pessimistic ($210,124) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Is Mt San Jacinto Community College District a good choice for Social Sciences despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Mt San Jacinto Community College District may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Is there demand for Social Sciences workers?
At 318,400 annual openings, Social Sciences has a very large employment base. Mt San Jacinto Community College District graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →