Sociology Schools
In Compton, California

In Compton, there is only one sociology school where sociology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Compton, and the future trends. Academia in sociology includes sociology training at the sociology associates degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Compton Vs. California Sociology Employment

Compton 390
California 2,350

Of the 2,350 sociology professionals employed in California, 390 work in Compton. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of sociology professionals in Compton has grown by 144%. Overall employment in Compton has also increased.

Compton Vs. California Sociology employment growth

530 1,970 2,210 2,680 2,350
160 290 290 450 390
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Compton

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Compton

$77,970 $85,120 $94,370 $81,500 $88,280
$43,160 $45,390 $47,600 $49,010 $50,240
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Compton
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Compton

Salaries for sociology professionals in Compton have increased. In 2010 sociology professionals in Compton reportedly earned an average salary of $88,280 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sociology professionals in Compton was $77,970 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Compton.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Compton

10th percentile		 $52,380
25th percentile		 $67,565
50th percentile		 $84,015
75th percentile		 $111,640
90th percentile		 $139,265

Sociology professionals make a median salary of $84,015 per year in Compton. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $52,380 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 166% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Compton

Mental Health		 $40,344
Counseling		 $53,422
Criminology		 $72,400
Sports Psychology		 $75,820
School Psychology		 $75,820
Psychology		 $82,405
Forensic Psychology		 $82,405
Sociology		 $88,280

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

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Compton

1

Many of Compton's sociology professionals are graduates of the only accredited sociology school in the city.

Sociology Programs Offered In Compton

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

There is one degree and certificate program in sociology offered by Compton's sociology school.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Compton

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

Approximately 1 students graduated from sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Compton, California

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