Sociology at Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Delaware County Community College graduates in sociology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Delaware County Community 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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| 20 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $41,791 | $44,439 | #9 | — |
| 21 | Merced College Merced, CA | $41,486 | $37,750 | #22 | — |
| 22 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $40,709 | $37,043 | #23 | — |
| 23 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $39,381 | $40,051 | #18 | — |
| 24 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $39,348 | $35,804 | #24 | — |
| 25 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $38,796 | $35,302 | #25 | — |
| 26 | Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA | $38,299 | $34,850 | #26 | — |
Other Majors at Delaware County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,963 | $72,491 | #175 of 962 |
| Engineering | $79,850 | — | #12 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,832 | $65,167 | #140 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,857 | $27,229 | #113 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,328 | $43,435 | #9 of 286 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $55,189 | — | #53 of 87 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $50,503 | — | #86 of 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $49,487 | $34,452 | #29 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,689 | — | #174 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,470 | — | #17 of 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,779 | $25,854 | #44 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,734 | $29,277 | #707 of 947 |
| Psychology | $37,761 | $17,269 | #67 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware County Community College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,381 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware County Community College rank for sociology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Delaware County Community College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Delaware County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.