Sociology at Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · Associate's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Fresno City College graduates in sociology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Fresno City 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 | — |
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| 19 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $42,067 | $47,231 | #5 | — |
| 20 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $41,791 | $44,439 | #9 | — |
| 21 | Merced College Merced, CA | $41,486 | $37,750 | #22 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Fresno City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,504 | $91,961 | #81 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $88,567 | — | #28 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,047 | — | #103 of 237 |
| Biology | $48,660 | $22,741 | #15 of 47 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,140 | $27,966 | #292 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,395 | $29,467 | #231 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $42,228 | — | #27 of 38 |
| Human Services | $38,378 | — | #51 of 65 |
| Psychology | $37,766 | $27,421 | #66 of 106 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $36,128 | — | #426 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,605 | $30,519 | #44 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,697 | — | #916 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,162 | — | #13 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno City College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,709 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno City College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Fresno City College ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Fresno City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.