Sociology at Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Southwestern College graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern 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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| 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 | — |
| 20 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $41,791 | $44,439 | #9 | — |
| 21 | Merced College Merced, CA | $41,486 | $37,750 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Southwestern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,302 | — | #48 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,070 | $67,733 | #164 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,082 | — | #214 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,689 | $30,983 | #153 of 426 |
| Psychology | $41,995 | — | #31 of 106 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,171 | — | #17 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,527 | — | #717 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,303 | — | #40 of 53 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,801 | — | #57 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Southwestern College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Southwestern 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.