Associate Degrees in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,109 people earned their associate degree in sociology. This makes it the 22nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,951 |
| Associate Degree | 5,109 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,358 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 602 |
| Basic Certificate | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in sociology is $16,893. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $16,893 to a high of $16,893.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sociology students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in sociology. About 74.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,318 |
| Women | 3,791 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 342 |
| Black or African American | 430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,936 |
| White | 987 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 382 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 212 colleges that offer an associate degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Mt. San Antonio College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in sociology from Mt. SAC. About 72% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Antonio College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
Fullerton College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their associate degree in sociology from Fullerton College. Of these students, 75% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fullerton College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
Long Beach City College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their associate degree in sociology from Long Beach City College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Long Beach City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,893.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their associate degree in sociology from Citrus College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Citrus College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in sociology from East Los Angeles College. About 71% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at East Los Angeles College make a median salary of 16,893.
Chaffey College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in sociology. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their associate degree in sociology from Chaffey College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at Chaffey College make a median salary of 16,893.
Bakersfield College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in sociology from Bakersfield College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Bakersfield College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in sociology from Pasadena City College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,893.
El Camino College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in sociology from El Camino College. About 77% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Camino College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,893.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in sociology. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in sociology from CNM. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Central New Mexico Community College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
Cerritos College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in sociology from Cerritos College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at Cerritos College make a median salary of 16,893.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in sociology from SBCC. About 82% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santa Barbara City College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
Oxnard College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in sociology. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in sociology from Oxnard College. About 68% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oxnard College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,893.
The 14th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in sociology from College of the Canyons. About 72% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at College of the Canyons make a median salary of 16,893.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in sociology from SRJC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at Santa Rosa Junior College make a median salary of 16,893.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in sociology from LAVC. Of these students, 73% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Los Angeles Valley College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
Merced College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in sociology. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in sociology from Merced Community College District. Of these students, 77% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in sociology at Merced College make a median salary of 16,893.
Ventura College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in sociology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in sociology from Ventura College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Ventura College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,893.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rio Hondo College. Roughly 15,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in sociology from RHCCD. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Rio Hondo College sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
College of the Sequoias is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in sociology. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in sociology from College of the Sequoias. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. College of the Sequoias sociology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,893.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,994 |
| Economics | 3,384 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,167 |
| Anthropology | 843 |
| Geography & Cartography | 295 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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