Sociology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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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| 362 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $46,877 | $44,778 | #407 | $33,894 |
| 363 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $46,836 | $47,633 | #345 | — |
| 364 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $46,551 | $47,329 | #354 | — |
| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Colorado Springs sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,226 one year after graduating and $46,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Colorado Springs rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranks #365 by median pay four years after graduation, and #421 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.