Associate-6% vs national median82 grads tracked
Sociology at San Antonio College
Ranked 12th of 15 associate programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,757
middle 50%: $26,890 – $54,051
Median · 5 years out
$40,113
middle 50%: $32,345 – $57,124
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of San Antonio College's associate program in Sociology earn a median $35,757 one year after graduating, rising to $40,113 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $42,596 for this field, ranking 12th of 15 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,052 total interest
Same major at other universities
Salt Lake Community College
$47,911 · 5 yrs out
Rose State College
$47,492 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$42,596 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$41,695 · 5 yrs out
Saint Philip's College
$41,501 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Northwest College
$39,593 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Tyler Junior College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
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