Sociology at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 424 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in sociology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge 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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| 173 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #124 | $40,029 |
| 174 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $54,596 | $64,590 | #24 | $34,063 |
| 175 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,529 | $56,006 | #126 | $31,798 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,500 | $49,591 | #296 | $34,093 |
| 177 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $54,464 | $57,289 | #99 | — |
| 178 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,442 | $63,021 | #39 | $27,846 |
| 179 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $54,432 | $64,396 | #25 | $47,633 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,093 one year after graduating and $54,500 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.