Sociology at University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of the Pacific graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Pacific 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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| 98 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,483 | $55,664 | #132 | $34,832 |
| 99 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $58,469 | $55,650 | #133 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $58,394 | $51,422 | #247 | $40,569 |
| 101 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $58,275 | $53,026 | #209 | — |
| 102 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $58,241 | $59,818 | #65 | $28,368 |
| 103 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $58,224 | $53,018 | #210 | $35,499 |
| 104 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,217 | $61,869 | #47 | $30,283 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Pacific sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Pacific rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of the Pacific ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of the Pacific worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.