Sociology at Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA · Associate's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
Los Angeles Valley College graduates in sociology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Los Angeles 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 | — |
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| 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 | — |
| 29 | Glendale Community College Glendale, CA | $34,788 | $31,655 | #29 | — |
Other Majors at Los Angeles Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,980 | — | #75 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,256 | $80,602 | #67 of 560 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $74,445 | — | — |
| Economics | $44,686 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | $42,610 | — | #25 of 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,084 | — | #524 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Los Angeles Valley College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,299 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Los Angeles Valley College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Los Angeles Valley College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Los Angeles Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.