Sociology at University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of La Verne graduates in sociology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of La Verne 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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| 67 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $61,719 | $54,350 | #165 | $47,859 |
| 68 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $61,429 | $60,354 | #61 | $34,004 |
| 69 | Duke University Durham, NC | $61,425 | $65,918 | #17 | $45,551 |
| 70 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $61,350 | $55,824 | #131 | $35,403 |
| 71 | American International College Springfield, MA | $61,173 | $53,869 | #183 | — |
| 72 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $61,149 | $65,255 | #19 | $43,150 |
| 73 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,124 | $63,276 | #37 | $32,530 |
Other Majors at University of La Verne by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,694 | $52,160 | #190 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,520 | $58,985 | #307 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,769 | $57,154 | #195 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,891 | $29,305 | #77 of 660 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $66,373 | $49,004 | #15 of 39 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,107 | $21,881 | #258 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,953 | $25,945 | #108 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,897 | $22,650 | #376 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,925 | $27,540 | #172 of 1027 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,332 | $33,773 | #48 of 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,898 | $27,616 | #88 of 345 |
| Criminology | $47,273 | $34,292 | #104 of 113 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,712 | — | #117 of 172 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,382 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of La Verne sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,403 one year after graduating and $61,350 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of La Verne rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of La Verne ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of La Verne worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,185.
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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.