Sociology at Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Occidental College graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Occidental College 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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| 94 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $58,827 | $63,111 | #38 | $37,759 |
| 95 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $58,807 | $59,789 | #66 | $39,621 |
| 96 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $58,664 | $51,660 | #241 | $35,252 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $58,598 | $53,320 | #203 | $42,653 |
| 98 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,483 | $55,664 | #132 | $34,832 |
| 99 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $58,469 | $55,650 | #133 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $58,394 | $51,422 | #247 | $40,569 |
Other Majors at Occidental College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | $64,885 | #58 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,080 | — | #52 of 309 |
| Cognitive Science | $78,782 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,441 | $45,175 | #97 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $71,779 | — | #17 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,394 | $35,231 | #44 of 118 |
| Computer Science | — | $63,845 | — |
| Biology | $59,985 | $28,691 | #336 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,542 | $49,529 | #75 of 265 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | $31,002 | #178 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $30,526 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $23,605 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Occidental College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,653 one year after graduating and $58,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Occidental College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Occidental College ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Occidental College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.