Sociology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Sociology is offered at 1,059 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Sociology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about80% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Sociology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 31,211 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 | 24,263 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 587 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Sociology of $45,375 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Sociology. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,328 |
| Women | 3,673 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sociology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 325 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,866 | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 213 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 101 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 44 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Sociology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,159 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. This school awarded 682 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 California-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 661 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-Northridge is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 389 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-Fullerton is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 342 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-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 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-Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 315 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-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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 293 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-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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to 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. 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-Riverside is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 260 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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 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-San Marcos comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 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.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 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.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 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 Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 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-Dominguez Hills comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 193 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 Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 192 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sociology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied/Public Sociology | 105 |
| Rural Sociology | 61 |
| Sociology, Other | 3 |
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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