Sociology Associate Degrees
There are 1,060 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Sociology.
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 31,380 students earned theirSociology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,001 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,388 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,400 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 591 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Sociology of $45,375 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,618 |
| 4 years | $45,375 |
| 5 years | $52,385 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Sociology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,161 colleges that offer a associate degree in Sociology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 682 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 661 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 389 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 293 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 270 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 254 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 227 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 193 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Dominguez Hills is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 193 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 192 associate degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sociology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sociology, General | 31,211 |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 105 |
| Rural Sociology | 61 |
| Sociology, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sociology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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