Sociology at Central College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Central College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central College is in Pella, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 sociology degrees were granted at Central College.
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Online Class Availability at Central College
Many students take online classes at Central College. Among 1,084 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 6 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Central College
Graduates of Central College’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $33,927 |
| 4 years | $35,835 |
| 5 years | $47,227 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Central College take home a median $35,835, compared with $50,903 for all Central College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Central College is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Central College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Central College are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Central College
Among the 12 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Central College, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central College, below the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Central College
This Sociology program at Central College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Central College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, 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.