Sociology at Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Biola University graduates in sociology earn 11% 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 Biola 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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| 357 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $47,180 | $50,631 | #264 | $31,559 |
| 358 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $47,178 | $52,313 | #229 | $33,877 |
| 359 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $47,056 | $52,178 | #232 | $24,738 |
| 360 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $47,052 | $42,814 | #431 | $30,092 |
| 361 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $46,974 | $43,206 | #426 | $25,958 |
| 362 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $46,877 | $44,778 | #407 | $33,894 |
| 363 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $46,836 | $47,633 | #345 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Biola University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,092 one year after graduating and $47,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Biola University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Biola University ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #431 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Biola University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.