Sociology Schools
In Berkeley, California

Sociology faculty can choose to work at only one sociology school in Berkeley. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sociology and sociology education in Berkeley, which includes sociology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Sociology
  • Masters degree in Sociology
  • PhD degree in Sociology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Berkeley Vs. California Sociology Employment

Berkeley 170
California 2,350

Exactly 170 of California's 2,350 sociology professionals work in Berkeley. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of sociology professionals in Berkeley has shrunk by 6%. As the number of sociology professionals in Berkeley has decreased, overall employment in Berkeley has increased.

Berkeley Vs. California Sociology employment growth

530 1,970 2,210 2,680 2,350
180 140 180 220 170
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Berkeley

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Berkeley

$89,365 $99,960 $99,800 $85,940 $88,120
$49,830 $51,220 $53,260 $54,590 $56,360
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Berkeley
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Berkeley

As the number of sociology professionals in Berkeley has shrunk, salaries for sociology professionals have also decreased. In 2010 sociology professionals in Berkeley reportedly earned an average salary of $88,120 per year. Sociology professionals in Berkeley made a yearly average salary of $89,365, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of sociology professionals in Berkeley is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Berkeley

10th percentile		 $44,305
25th percentile		 $60,015
50th percentile		 $83,255
75th percentile		 $109,650
90th percentile		 $146,630

Berkeley sociology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $83,255. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,305 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $146,630 per year.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Berkeley

Mental Health		 $43,474
Counseling		 $55,732
Sports Psychology		 $84,460
School Psychology		 $84,460
Sociology		 $88,120
Psychology		 $88,200
Forensic Psychology		 $88,200
Criminology		 $89,470

Sociology professional salaries in Berkeley are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Berkeley

1

There is only one accredited sociology school in the city. Many of Berkeley's sociology professionals are graduates of this school.

Sociology Programs Offered In Berkeley

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total3

Berkeley's sociology schools offer 3 sociology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Berkeley

associate		 0
bachelor		 181
master		 21
doctor		 11
Certificate		 0
Total213

Approximately 213 students completed sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Berkeley, California

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