Sociology Schools
In Palm Desert, California

There is only one sociology school in Palm Desert for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in sociology in the city of Palm Desert, which encompasses sociology training at the following levels:

  • Sociology Certificate
  • Associates degree in Sociology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Palm Desert Vs. California Sociology Employment

Palm Desert 100
California 2,350

Exactly 100 of the 2,350 sociology professionals employed in California, work in Palm Desert. Between 2006 and 2010, in Palm Desert, there has been a 25% growth in the number of sociology professionals. As the employment for sociology professionals in Palm Desert has increased, overall employment in Palm Desert has also increased.

Palm Desert Vs. California Sociology employment growth

530 1,970 2,210 2,680 2,350
80 90 100 110 100
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Palm Desert

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Palm Desert

$84,770 $92,430 $86,520 $107,170 $117,300
$37,950 $39,270 $40,760 $41,840 $42,930
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Palm Desert
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Palm Desert

As the number of sociology professionals in Palm Desert has grown, salaries for sociology professionals have also increased. In 2010 Palm Desert sociology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $117,300. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sociology professionals in Palm Desert was $84,770 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Palm Desert.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Palm Desert

10th percentile		 $66,690
25th percentile		 $92,030
50th percentile		 $117,530
75th percentile		 $151,330
90th percentile		 $185,130

Sociology professionals make a median salary of $117,530 per year in Palm Desert. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $66,690 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $185,130 per year.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Palm Desert

Mental Health		 $40,976
Counseling		 $51,496
Sports Psychology		 $72,670
School Psychology		 $72,670
Psychology		 $80,405
Forensic Psychology		 $80,405
Criminology		 $81,895
Sociology		 $117,300

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

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Palm Desert

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

Sociology Programs Offered In Palm Desert

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

Palm Desert's sociology school offers one sociology degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Palm Desert

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

Approximately 1 students graduated from sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Palm Desert, California

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