Sociology at Butte College
If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Butte College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Butte College is in Oroville, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 sociology degrees were awarded at Butte College.
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Studying Online at Butte College
Online coursework is an option at Butte College. Of 10,968 students, 2,744 (25%) studied exclusively online and 3,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Butte College
Rankings can help you compare Butte College’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #49 of 145 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #106 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #378 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Butte College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Butte College are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Sociology Associate’s Program at Butte College
Among the 10 associate’s sociology degrees awarded at Butte College, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Butte College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Butte College, lower than the national average of 78%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Butte College
The Sociology program at Butte College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Butte College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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