Sociology at Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Associate's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Antelope Valley Community College District graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Antelope Valley Community College District Compares for Sociology
All 29 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $64,174 | $58,394 | #1 | — |
| 2 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $62,081 | $56,490 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $57,450 | $52,276 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $56,683 | $51,578 | #4 | — |
| 5 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $51,818 | $47,151 | #6 | — |
| 6 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $50,526 | $45,975 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Chabot College Hayward, CA | $48,932 | $44,525 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA | $48,681 | $44,297 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $46,730 | $42,521 | #13 | — |
| 10 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $46,618 | $42,419 | #14 | — |
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| 14 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $45,822 | $41,695 | #16 | — |
| 15 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $45,161 | $41,094 | #17 | — |
| 16 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $42,361 | $38,546 | #19 | — |
| 17 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $42,230 | $38,427 | #20 | — |
| 18 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $42,170 | $38,372 | #21 | — |
| 19 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $42,067 | $47,231 | #5 | — |
| 20 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $41,791 | $44,439 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Antelope Valley Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,758 | $89,234 | #129 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $84,908 | $64,230 | #39 of 560 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $80,606 | $60,323 | #14 of 40 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $63,614 | — | #9 of 85 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,030 | — | #3 of 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,512 | $26,096 | #230 of 547 |
| Biology | $42,705 | — | #30 of 47 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,827 | $28,211 | #325 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $38,575 | $24,052 | #34 of 38 |
| Psychology | $38,497 | — | #60 of 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,358 | — | #45 of 53 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,925 | — | #62 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,423 | — | #945 of 947 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,588 | — | #28 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Antelope Valley Community College District sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,230 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Antelope Valley Community College District rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Antelope Valley Community College District ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Antelope Valley Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for sociology ($44,144), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.