Sociology at Ventura College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Ventura College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ventura College is located in Ventura, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 sociology degrees were granted at Ventura College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ventura College
Distance learning is available at Ventura College. Of 12,222 students, 6,393 (52%) studied exclusively online and 3,862 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Ventura College
Graduates of Ventura 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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $32,073 |
| 5 years | $33,564 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Ventura College take home a median $32,073, compared with $37,256 for all Ventura College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Ventura College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Ventura College are 84% women (27) and 16% men (5).
Sociology Associate’s Program at Ventura College
Among the 31 associate’s sociology degrees awarded at Ventura College, 84% were women (26) and 16% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Ventura College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Ventura College, higher 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 Ventura College
The Sociology program at Ventura College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Ventura College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.