Sociology at California State University-Dominguez Hills
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what California State University-Dominguez Hills. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Dominguez Hills is in Carson, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 193 sociology degrees were granted at California State University-Dominguez Hills.
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Studying Online at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Distance learning is available at California State University-Dominguez Hills. Among 15,182 students, 2,003 (13%) studied exclusively online and 6,896 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Dominguez Hills’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 543 |
| Best Value | California | #12 of 145 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #35 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills
Graduates of California State University-Dominguez Hills’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,045 |
| 2 years | $32,020 |
| 3 years | $39,267 |
| 4 years | $45,178 |
| 5 years | $51,172 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills earn a median of $45,178, compared with $61,214 for all California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills are 86% women (166) and 14% men (27).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Among the 187 bachelor’s sociology graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 86% were women (161) and 14% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 129 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 94% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills, higher than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Of the 6 master’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at California State University-Dominguez Hills
This Sociology program at California State University-Dominguez Hills breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 193 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at California State University-Dominguez Hills pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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