Sociology at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 669 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Los Angeles 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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| 36 | National University San Diego, CA | $64,860 | $59,018 | #73 | $46,505 |
| 37 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,797 | $61,673 | #49 | $30,455 |
| 38 | Providence College Providence, RI | $64,750 | $63,772 | #31 | $35,983 |
| 39 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $64,692 | $58,865 | #76 | $34,121 |
| 40 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $64,642 | $56,924 | #109 | $36,583 |
| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,603 | $58,827 | #79 | $38,916 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $64,070 | $60,981 | #56 | — |
Other Sociology Credentials at University of California-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $103,675 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,121 one year after graduating and $64,692 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,453.
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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.