Sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates in sociology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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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| 117 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $57,474 | $61,174 | #53 | $33,872 |
| 118 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,359 | $53,642 | #195 | $43,178 |
| 119 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $57,306 | $58,858 | #78 | $36,605 |
| 120 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $57,300 | $53,587 | #197 | $37,335 |
| 121 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,290 | $50,279 | #279 | $40,196 |
| 122 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $57,211 | $61,053 | #54 | $34,490 |
| 123 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $57,173 | $61,012 | #55 | $36,845 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado State University-Fort Collins sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,335 one year after graduating and $57,300 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,746.
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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.