Sociology at Ashford University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Ashford University graduates in sociology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ashford 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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| 265 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $51,086 | $48,623 | #321 | $36,500 |
| 266 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $51,039 | $54,324 | #167 | $33,611 |
| 267 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $51,039 | $54,324 | #168 | $33,611 |
| 268 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $51,004 | $46,410 | #377 | $43,202 |
| 269 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,000 | $50,107 | #284 | $33,636 |
| 270 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $50,984 | $51,851 | #237 | $37,461 |
| 271 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,983 | $54,265 | #170 | $29,679 |
Other Sociology Credentials at Ashford University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,179 | — | — |
Other Majors at Ashford University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ashford University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,202 one year after graduating and $51,004 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ashford University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Ashford University ranks #268 by median pay four years after graduation, and #377 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Ashford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,693.
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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.