Sociology at National University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
National University graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National 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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| 33 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $65,234 | $62,089 | #44 | $37,600 |
| 34 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $64,988 | $57,229 | #100 | — |
| 35 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $64,953 | $66,058 | #16 | $36,319 |
| 36 | National University San Diego, CA | $64,860 | $59,018 | #73 | $46,505 |
| 37 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,797 | $61,673 | #49 | $30,455 |
| 38 | Providence College Providence, RI | $64,750 | $63,772 | #31 | $35,983 |
| 39 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $64,692 | $58,865 | #76 | $34,121 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,505 one year after graduating and $64,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, National University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at National University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,687.
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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.