Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Westmont College · Santa Barbara, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,048Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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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$34,826 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$27,708 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$61,939
Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,048.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.