Sociology at Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · Associate's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Sacramento City College graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sacramento 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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| 13 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $46,133 | $43,909 | #12 | $16,893 |
| 14 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $45,822 | $41,695 | #16 | — |
| 15 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $45,161 | $41,094 | #17 | — |
| 16 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $42,361 | $38,546 | #19 | — |
| 17 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $42,230 | $38,427 | #20 | — |
| 18 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $42,170 | $38,372 | #21 | — |
| 19 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $42,067 | $47,231 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Sacramento City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,978 | $100,622 | #17 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $63,615 | $48,969 | #24 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,872 | $33,689 | #146 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,078 | $31,146 | #238 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,735 | — | #21 of 53 |
| Psychology | $39,363 | — | #53 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sacramento City College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,361 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sacramento City College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Sacramento City College ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Sacramento City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.