Sociology at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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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| 275 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $50,765 | $54,643 | #158 | — |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $50,737 | $52,794 | #219 | $33,529 |
| 277 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,612 | $53,870 | #182 | $33,783 |
| 278 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $50,468 | $45,923 | #385 | $37,092 |
| 279 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #184 | $38,034 |
| 280 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #185 | $38,034 |
| 281 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $50,397 | $57,065 | #104 | $32,818 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,092 one year after graduating and $50,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #385 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.