Sociology at College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · Associate's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
College of the Canyons graduates in sociology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Canyons Compares for Sociology
All 29 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 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $64,174 | $58,394 | #1 | — |
| 2 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $62,081 | $56,490 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $57,450 | $52,276 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $56,683 | $51,578 | #4 | — |
| 5 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $51,818 | $47,151 | #6 | — |
| 6 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $50,526 | $45,975 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Chabot College Hayward, CA | $48,932 | $44,525 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA | $48,681 | $44,297 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $46,730 | $42,521 | #13 | — |
| 10 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $46,618 | $42,419 | #14 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Canyons by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,736 | $97,457 | #111 of 962 |
| Mathematics | $73,088 | — | #4 of 13 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,025 | — | #3 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,290 | — | #52 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,179 | — | #85 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,561 | $29,397 | #71 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,940 | — | #12 of 53 |
| Psychology | $42,174 | — | #30 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Canyons sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,526 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Canyons rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, College of the Canyons ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at College of the Canyons worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for sociology ($44,144).
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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.