Sociology at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 158 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico Compares for Sociology
All 462 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
| … | |||||
| 222 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,455 | $50,106 | #285 | — |
| 223 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $52,428 | $51,510 | #243 | $40,015 |
| 224 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $52,414 | $49,017 | #310 | $42,022 |
| 225 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,323 | $47,611 | #347 | $36,992 |
| 226 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,249 | $47,041 | #362 | $32,013 |
| 227 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $52,232 | $52,540 | #222 | — |
| 228 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,197 | $55,557 | #135 | $34,926 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,992 one year after graduating and $52,323 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #225 by median pay four years after graduation, and #347 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.