Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA
$53,612Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$77,833Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Santa Clara University earn a median of $53,612 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).
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $36,183 | $24,125 |
Other programs at Santa Clara University
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$154,044 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$140,238 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$124,058 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$114,501 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$103,804 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$93,042 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$92,238 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$91,851 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,883 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,865 - LawFirst professional degree
$79,949 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$79,929 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$78,417 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$76,606 - Accounting and Related ServicesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$75,498 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,710 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$68,067 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$65,541 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$58,493 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$57,111
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Santa Clara University make?
The median salary is $53,612 one year after graduation and $77,833 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.