by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,605 associate degrees in sociology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The sociology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality sociology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for sociology students seeking a an associate degree.
Merced College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in sociology. Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Merced.More information about a associate in sociology from Merced College
City College of San Francisco is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in sociology. City College of San Francisco is a large public college located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a associate in sociology from City College of San Francisco
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in sociology has to look into Sacramento City College. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in sociology from Sacramento City College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in sociology needs to check out Mt. San Antonio College. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Walnut.More information about a associate in sociology from Mt. San Antonio College
MSJC is a large public college located in the suburb of San Jacinto.More information about a associate in sociology from Mt. San Jacinto College
Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in sociology from American River College
Ohlone College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Fremont.More information about a associate in sociology from Ohlone College
East Los Angeles College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in sociology from East Los Angeles College
Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in sociology from Fresno City College
Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in sociology from College of the Canyons
Explore the best sociology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 6,368 |
| Oregon | 147 | 5 |
| Nevada | 112 | 9 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 4,605 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 7,516 |
| Economics | 3,297 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,828 |
| Anthropology | 747 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
