Sociology

Associate's degree · Modesto Junior College · Modesto, CA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,397Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Sociology at Modesto Junior College earn a median of $46,397. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,144 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,049–$58,664).

Other programs at Modesto Junior College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$99,339
Fire ProtectionUndergraduate certificate$50,364
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$45,865
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree$31,960
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$28,387
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$28,331
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$28,102
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$25,984
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree$25,832
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$21,794
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$15,819
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$39,886
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$50,574
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$48,779
Communication and Media StudiesAssociate's degree$40,635
Real EstateUndergraduate certificate$46,206
HistoryAssociate's degree$41,437

Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Modesto Junior College make?

The median salary is $46,397.

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