Sociology at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in sociology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 204 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $53,457 | $56,898 | #110 | — |
| 205 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,434 | $54,327 | #166 | $37,263 |
| 206 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $53,396 | $50,822 | #260 | $33,072 |
| 207 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $53,387 | $48,579 | #322 | $35,136 |
| 208 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $53,351 | $55,514 | #137 | $36,222 |
| 209 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,293 | $59,094 | #70 | $30,517 |
| 210 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $53,287 | $48,488 | #324 | $34,541 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,136 one year after graduating and $53,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, San Diego State University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #322 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.