Sociology at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in sociology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 302 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $49,486 | $51,493 | #244 | $36,452 |
| 303 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $49,451 | $43,547 | #420 | $33,885 |
| 304 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $49,411 | $43,364 | #425 | $32,091 |
| 305 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $49,407 | $44,957 | #404 | $30,378 |
| 306 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,333 | $51,070 | #253 | $28,968 |
| 307 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $49,308 | $46,931 | #366 | $37,826 |
| 308 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $49,257 | $50,080 | #287 | $33,334 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,378 one year after graduating and $49,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #305 by median pay four years after graduation, and #404 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.