Sociology at Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Santa Rosa Junior College graduates in sociology earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Rosa Junior 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 | — |
Other Majors at Santa Rosa Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,471 | $100,800 | #27 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,316 | — | #89 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,598 | — | #26 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,912 | — | #137 of 426 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $47,743 | — | #55 of 85 |
| Social Sciences | $46,768 | $27,691 | #12 of 38 |
| Psychology | $45,473 | — | #18 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Rosa Junior College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,450 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Rosa Junior College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Santa Rosa Junior College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Santa Rosa Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.