Sociology

Undergraduate certificate · Cabrillo College · Aptos, CA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,652Median earnings 4 years after

$41,136Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Sociology at Cabrillo College earn a median of $46,652. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $50,205 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,063–$63,589).

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MathematicsUndergraduate certificate$78,420
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Engineering, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$85,144
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Cabrillo College make?

The median salary is $46,652 and $41,136 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.