Sociology at San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
San Diego Mesa College graduates in sociology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego Mesa 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 | — |
| 13 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $46,133 | $43,909 | #12 | $16,893 |
Other Majors at San Diego Mesa College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $62,616 | — | #6 of 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,220 | $40,642 | #63 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $57,592 | — | #40 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,321 | — | #7 of 53 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $53,912 | — | #4 of 124 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $51,936 | $19,521 | #36 of 85 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,872 | — | #28 of 286 |
| Biology | $49,919 | — | #11 of 47 |
| Psychology | $48,650 | $26,229 | #13 of 106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,652 | — | #368 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,826 | — | #3 of 14 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $36,098 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego Mesa College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego Mesa College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, San Diego Mesa College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at San Diego Mesa 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.