Sociology at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in sociology earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 | — |
| 11 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $71,581 | $68,130 | #13 | $32,511 |
| 12 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $71,363 | $64,936 | #21 | $40,774 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,555 | $64,200 | #28 | $35,580 |
| 14 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,121 | $61,749 | #48 | $48,091 |
| 15 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,883 | $63,589 | #34 | $30,401 |
| 16 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $69,704 | $74,780 | #6 | $35,915 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,580 one year after graduating and $70,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Southern California ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,625.
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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.