Sociology
Bachelor's degree · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,642Median earnings 3 years after
$73,771Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
177Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at San Jose State University earn a median of $48,642. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).
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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$64,861 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,619 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,125 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$63,015 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,441 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,511 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$67,464 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$77,659 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$78,255 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$37,308 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$79,603 - Air TransportationBachelor's degree
$64,652 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$46,047 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$79,448 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$51,644 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$52,073 - Psychology, OtherBachelor's degree
$44,037 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$46,802
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from San Jose State University make?
The median salary is $48,642 and $73,771 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.