Sociology at Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA · Associate's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Cosumnes River College graduates in sociology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cosumnes River College 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 | — |
| 11 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $46,471 | $44,044 | #11 | — |
Other Majors at Cosumnes River College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,450 | $19,699 | #85 of 547 |
| Psychology | $38,333 | — | #64 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cosumnes River College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,681 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cosumnes River College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Cosumnes River College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Cosumnes River College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.