Sociology at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 394 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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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| 280 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #185 | $38,034 |
| 281 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $50,397 | $57,065 | #104 | $32,818 |
| 282 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $50,331 | $56,990 | #107 | $34,511 |
| 283 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $50,249 | $45,723 | #389 | $34,092 |
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $50,231 | $53,464 | #200 | $39,498 |
| 285 | Hope College Holland, MI | $50,222 | $52,953 | #215 | $29,181 |
| 286 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $50,178 | $45,176 | #399 | — |
Other Sociology Credentials at California State University-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,577 | — | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,092 one year after graduating and $50,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #283 by median pay four years after graduation, and #389 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,177.
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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.