Sociology
Bachelor's degree · California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $24,501 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $14,755, about 60% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $53,612 | — |
| National University San Diego | $46,505 | $27,687 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles | $42,653 | $21,250 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $40,774 | $13,000 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $40,763 | $15,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles | $40,451 | $28,915 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $39,378 | $17,757 |
| Chapman University Orange | $39,278 | $20,000 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $37,896 | $17,000 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $37,092 | $17,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $37,040 | $14,975 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $36,992 | $14,000 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $36,557 | $14,717 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $36,476 | $25,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $36,464 | $13,000 |
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$52,810 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$47,140 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
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$35,693 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,309 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$33,972 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,760 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$30,844
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt make?
The median salary is $24,501 one year after graduation and $51,759 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,755.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.