Sociology at College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA · Associate's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
College of the Sequoias graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Sequoias 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 | — |
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| 22 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $40,709 | $37,043 | #23 | — |
| 23 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $39,381 | $40,051 | #18 | — |
| 24 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $39,348 | $35,804 | #24 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Sequoias by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,810 | $98,926 | #104 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $74,847 | $57,242 | #3 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,672 | $14,205 | #284 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,425 | $28,851 | #308 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,286 | $23,856 | #592 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,174 | — | #7 of 14 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,551 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Psychology | $32,906 | $23,008 | #91 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,334 | $18,158 | #69 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Sequoias sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Sequoias rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, College of the Sequoias ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at College of the Sequoias worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.
