Sociology at West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · Associate's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
West Valley College graduates in sociology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Valley 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 West Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $72,333 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,280 | — | #1 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,612 | $24,594 | #38 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $56,438 | — | #20 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,708 | $26,161 | #56 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,981 | — | #145 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,933 | — | #2 of 93 |
| Psychology | $41,180 | — | #36 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Valley College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,818 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Valley College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, West Valley College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at West Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.