Sociology at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 254 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in sociology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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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| 137 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $56,581 | $51,485 | #245 | $37,896 |
| 138 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $56,550 | $53,824 | #187 | $31,975 |
| 139 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $56,463 | $50,835 | #259 | $33,724 |
| 140 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,457 | $51,372 | #248 | $34,050 |
| 141 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $56,281 | $55,296 | #140 | $29,714 |
| 142 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $56,266 | $63,710 | #33 | $34,922 |
| 143 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $56,160 | $63,746 | #32 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,050 one year after graduating and $56,457 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.