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2023 Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools in California

6 Colleges
$32,113 Avg Salary
$13,928 Avg Student Debt

Sociology is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 15,498 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in California to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Merced College

Merced, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Merced College the most popular online school in California for sociology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 107 students majoring in sociology at Merced Community College District, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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#2

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Out of the 6 online programs at schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Saddleback College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 18% are male.

Full Sociology at Saddleback College Report

#3

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Bernardino Valley College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 93% of the sociology majors at the school.

Sociology majors at San Bernardino Valley College take out an average of $8,688 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Sociology at San Bernardino Valley College Report

#4

Compton College

Compton, CA

The in-demand online associate degree programs at Compton College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in California. Compton College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Compton.

Women make up 88% of the sociology majors at the school.

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#5

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of San Mateo is a great place for sociology students working on their online associate degree. CSM is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of San Mateo.

Women make up 74% of the sociology majors at the school.

Read full report on Sociology at College of San Mateo

#6

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 88% of the sociology majors at the school.

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 650
Oregon 341
Nevada 120
Hawaii 96
Alaska 5

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Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Sociology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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