Sociology at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 367 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in sociology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fullerton 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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| 269 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,000 | $50,107 | #284 | $33,636 |
| 270 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $50,984 | $51,851 | #237 | $37,461 |
| 271 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,983 | $54,265 | #170 | $29,679 |
| 272 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $50,922 | $46,336 | #379 | $34,714 |
| 273 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $50,847 | $58,859 | #77 | — |
| 274 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,827 | $52,888 | #217 | $36,411 |
| 275 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $50,765 | $54,643 | #158 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,714 one year after graduating and $50,922 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #379 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,399.
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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.