Associate Degrees in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,887 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 | 29,576 |
| Associate Degree | 6,887 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 577 |
| Basic Certificate | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in sociology is $32,113. 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 $31,975 to a high of $32,251.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in sociology is $13,894. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,497 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,567.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in sociology. About 78.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,469 |
| Women | 5,418 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 454 |
| Black or African American | 525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,195 |
| White | 1,218 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 453 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 335 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Mt. SAC. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Fullerton College. Of these students, 82% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 74% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The sociology program at Citrus College awarded 182 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their associate degree in sociology from East Los Angeles College. About 77% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 158 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Chaffey College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 145 people received their associate degree in sociology from Bakersfield College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Pasadena City College. About 77% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their associate degree in sociology from El Camino College. Of these students, 80% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at CNM. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their associate degree in sociology from Cerritos College. About 79% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The sociology program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 121 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. The sociology program at Oxnard College awarded 119 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their associate degree in sociology from College of the Canyons. About 82% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at SRJC. Of these students, 75% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their associate degree in sociology from LAVC. About 82% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their associate degree in sociology from Merced Community College District. About 81% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The sociology program at Ventura College awarded 103 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 associate degrees were handed out to sociology majors at RHCCD. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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. The sociology program at College of the Sequoias awarded 92 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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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 | 11,791 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
| Anthropology | 950 |
| Geography & Cartography | 379 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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