Sociology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Sociology is offered at 1,060 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Sociology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and80% 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
During the most recent year for which data is available, 31,380 people 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.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sociology students with their associate degree.
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.
See the minority definition in the References below.
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. 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. This school awarded 661 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-Northridge is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 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-Fullerton comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 342 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-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. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sociology. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 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 Bernardino is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 282 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion 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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to 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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to 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. 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 is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their associate degree. 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 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 comes in at #18 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.
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 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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sociology Majors to Study
| 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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