Sociology at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA · Associate's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
College of the Desert graduates in sociology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Desert 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 25 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $38,796 | $35,302 | #25 | — |
| 26 | Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA | $38,299 | $34,850 | #26 | — |
| 27 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $37,703 | $34,307 | #27 | — |
| 28 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $35,465 | $32,271 | #28 | — |
| 29 | Glendale Community College Glendale, CA | $34,788 | $31,655 | #29 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Desert by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,782 | $91,848 | #78 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $59,719 | — | #15 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,620 | $25,934 | #181 of 547 |
| History | $49,234 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,357 | — | #18 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,349 | $30,417 | #322 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,704 | $32,482 | #269 of 426 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,391 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Psychology | $39,201 | $25,792 | #54 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Desert sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Desert rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, College of the Desert ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at College of the Desert worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less 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.