Sociology Schools
In Irvine, California

Sociology faculty can choose to work at one of 3 sociology schools in Irvine. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sociology and sociology education in Irvine, which includes sociology training at the following levels:

  • Sociology Certificate
  • Associates degree in Sociology
  • Bachelors degree in Sociology
  • Masters degree in Sociology
  • PhD degree in Sociology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Irvine Vs. California Sociology Employment

Irvine 130
California 2,350

Exactly 130 of the 2,350 sociology professionals employed in California, work in Irvine. Overall employment in Irvine has decreased.

Irvine Vs. California Sociology employment growth

530 1,970 2,210 2,680 2,350
No data 140 No data 130 130
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Irvine

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Irvine

$73,690 $92,730 $96,570 $102,580 $91,810
$44,220 $45,820 $47,730 $48,940 $49,780
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Irvine
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Irvine

Salaries for sociology professionals in Irvine have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $91,810 per year was earned by sociology professionals in Irvine. The average salary for sociology professionals in Irvine was $73,690 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Irvine.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Irvine

10th percentile		 $36,060
25th percentile		 $58,430
50th percentile		 $87,300
75th percentile		 $123,060
90th percentile		 $162,810

Sociology professionals in Irvine earn a median salary of $87,300 per year. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $36,060 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 351% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Irvine

Mental Health		 $39,584
Counseling		 $56,022
Sports Psychology		 $90,900
School Psychology		 $90,900
Psychology		 $90,900
Forensic Psychology		 $90,900
Sociology		 $91,810
Criminology		 $94,640

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

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Irvine

3

There are 3 accredited sociology schools in the city. Many of Irvine's sociology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Sociology Programs Offered In Irvine

associate		 1
bachelor		 2
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total5

Irvine's sociology schools offer 5 sociology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Irvine

associate		 5
bachelor		 279
master		 6
doctor		 6
Certificate		 0
Total296

Approximately 296 students completed sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Irvine, California

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