Sociology at Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Colorado College graduates in sociology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Colorado College 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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| 132 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $56,736 | $49,796 | #294 | $36,705 |
| 133 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $56,704 | $53,970 | #180 | $39,079 |
| 134 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $56,690 | $54,151 | #175 | $38,972 |
| 135 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $56,649 | $52,978 | #214 | — |
| 136 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $56,591 | $60,712 | #58 | $30,296 |
| 137 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $56,581 | $51,485 | #245 | $37,896 |
| 138 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $56,550 | $53,824 | #187 | $31,975 |
Other Majors at Colorado College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $122,998 | $58,082 | #25 of 368 |
| Biology | $62,970 | $36,571 | #246 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $37,393 | $17,372 | #264 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Colorado College ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Colorado College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.