Sociology at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Pasadena City College graduates in sociology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena 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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| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $48,709 | $29,847 | #8 of 38 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,235 | — | #22 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $28,492 | #298 of 426 |
| Psychology | $42,700 | $24,894 | #26 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,107 | — | #20 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.