Sociology at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Diablo Valley College graduates in sociology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley 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 | — |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,683 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.