Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Sociology at Cerritos College
Norwalk, California · See Sociology nationally
Poor return
$-12,634 over 10 years
For graduates of Sociology at Cerritos College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$43,979
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-12,634
10-year net gain as of 2024
Sociology at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | Certificate | $50,848 | — | +784% | Strong return |
| 2 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | Certificate | $51,703 | — | +731% | Strong return |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | Certificate | $49,932 | — | +679% | Strong return |
| 4 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate | $48,445 | — | +378% | Strong return |
| 5 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | Certificate | $45,444 | $5,750 | -63% | Poor return |
| 6 | Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA | Certificate | $42,875 | — | -275% | Poor return |
| 7 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | Certificate | $44,021 | — | -365% | Poor return |
| 8 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | Certificate | $42,067 | — | -605% | Poor return |
| 9 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | Certificate | $39,648 | $12,998 | -665% | Poor return |
| 10 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | Certificate | $39,280 | — | -773% | Poor return |
Other majors at Cerritos College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $101,438 | — | +23,183% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Certificate | $64,506 | — | +7,947% | Strong return |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Certificate | $61,587 | — | +6,743% | Strong return |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $61,556 | — | +6,730% | Strong return |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Certificate | $59,780 | — | +5,997% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate | $57,832 | — | +5,194% | Strong return |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | $50,013 | — | +1,968% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $49,951 | — | +1,943% | Strong return |
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Sociology at Cerritos College
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.