Sociology at California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 143 graduates a year
California State University-Stanislaus graduates in sociology earn 12% 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-Stanislaus 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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| 364 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $46,551 | $47,329 | #354 | — |
| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
| 369 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $46,195 | $49,574 | #297 | $23,374 |
| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Stanislaus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,919 one year after graduating and $46,340 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Stanislaus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State University-Stanislaus ranks #367 by median pay four years after graduation, and #434 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State University-Stanislaus worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,971.
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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.