Sociology at California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
California State University-East Bay graduates in sociology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-East Bay 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 | — |
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| 53 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,587 | $64,790 | #22 | — |
| 54 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $62,517 | $64,718 | #23 | $31,391 |
| 55 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $62,516 | $56,885 | #111 | $33,421 |
| 56 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $62,427 | $56,804 | #113 | $39,378 |
| 57 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $62,392 | $63,434 | #35 | — |
| 58 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $62,385 | $56,766 | #114 | $40,763 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $62,315 | $63,375 | #36 | $26,583 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-East Bay sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,378 one year after graduating and $62,427 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-East Bay rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-East Bay ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-East Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,757.
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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.