Sociology at University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Central Arkansas graduates in sociology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Arkansas 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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| 434 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $41,749 | $42,446 | #433 | $32,956 |
| 435 | Troy University Troy, AL | $41,433 | $47,030 | #363 | $26,803 |
| 436 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,957 | $43,915 | #416 | — |
| 437 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $40,873 | $48,165 | #335 | $31,867 |
| 438 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,432 | $36,817 | #459 | — |
| 439 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #427 | $29,183 |
| 440 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #428 | $29,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Arkansas sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,867 one year after graduating and $40,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Arkansas rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Central Arkansas ranks #437 by median pay four years after graduation, and #335 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Central Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,505.
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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.