Sociology at Riverside City College
Riverside, CA · Associate's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Riverside City College graduates in sociology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Riverside 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 | — |
| 11 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $46,471 | $44,044 | #11 | — |
| 12 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $46,397 | $42,218 | #15 | — |
Other Majors at Riverside City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,618 | $89,869 | #80 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $54,768 | $33,201 | #24 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,256 | $32,537 | #187 of 547 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,585 | — | #31 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,923 | $25,516 | #4 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,085 | $27,524 | #219 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,951 | $25,824 | #265 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,269 | — | #26 of 53 |
| Psychology | $35,005 | — | #84 of 106 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,561 | — | #8 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Riverside City College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,730 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Riverside City College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Riverside City College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Riverside City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more 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.