Sociology at Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA · Associate's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Glendale Community College graduates in sociology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Glendale Community 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 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 Glendale Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,817 | — | #110 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,111 | — | #127 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,804 | — | #360 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,060 | — | #50 of 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,646 | — | #53 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Glendale Community College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $34,788 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Glendale Community College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Glendale Community College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Glendale Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.