Sociology at Merced College
Merced, CA · Associate's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Merced College graduates in sociology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Merced 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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| 18 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $42,170 | $38,372 | #21 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Merced College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,723 | $107,024 | #26 of 962 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $59,178 | $47,114 | #23 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,768 | — | #250 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,151 | $31,050 | #259 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $41,246 | $34,168 | #29 of 38 |
| Psychology | $37,188 | $34,441 | #76 of 106 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $31,345 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merced College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,486 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merced College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Merced College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Merced College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.