Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how RHCCD stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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RHCCD reports the social sciences program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RHCCD earn a median of $34,203 a year. This is higher than $32,887, the median for all majors at RHCCD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,316 | $9,802 |
| Fees | $82 | $82 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of social sciences associate’s degree graduates at RHCCD are Hispanic or Latino. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rio Hondo College with a associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Rio Hondo College.
The social sciences program at RHCCD offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 70 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.