Sociology at Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Northern Arizona University graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Arizona University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 400 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,151 | $38,751 | #453 | $32,082 |
| 401 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $44,136 | $38,866 | #452 | $38,631 |
| 402 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $44,104 | $47,330 | #353 | $24,661 |
| 403 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $44,082 | $45,295 | #396 | $31,410 |
| 404 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,889 | $47,099 | #361 | $33,544 |
| 405 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #261 | — |
| 406 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #262 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Arizona University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,410 one year after graduating and $44,082 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Arizona University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Northern Arizona University ranks #403 by median pay four years after graduation, and #396 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Northern Arizona University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.