Sociology at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 287 graduates a year
University of California-Davis graduates in sociology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Davis 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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| 89 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $59,580 | $54,253 | #171 | $38,983 |
| 90 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $59,575 | $54,209 | #172 | $40,451 |
| 91 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $59,291 | $56,433 | #117 | — |
| 92 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,171 | $53,842 | #186 | $32,137 |
| 93 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,966 | $56,123 | #122 | $32,912 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Davis sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,137 one year after graduating and $59,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Davis rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of California-Davis ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of California-Davis worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,600.
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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.