Sociology at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 294 graduates a year
University of California-Berkeley graduates in sociology earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Berkeley 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 | — |
| 11 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $71,581 | $68,130 | #13 | $32,511 |
| 12 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $71,363 | $64,936 | #21 | $40,774 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,555 | $64,200 | #28 | $35,580 |
| 14 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,121 | $61,749 | #48 | $48,091 |
| 15 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,883 | $63,589 | #34 | $30,401 |
Other Sociology Credentials at University of California-Berkeley
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $101,699 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Berkeley by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Berkeley sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,774 one year after graduating and $71,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Berkeley rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of California-Berkeley ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of California-Berkeley worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.