Sociology at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in sociology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado 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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| 332 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $48,275 | $43,959 | #415 | $39,656 |
| 333 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $48,273 | $52,731 | #221 | $36,595 |
| 334 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $48,175 | $54,089 | #176 | $33,365 |
| 335 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $48,154 | $45,033 | #401 | $36,077 |
| 336 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $48,146 | $49,983 | #290 | $42,703 |
| 337 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $48,143 | $43,807 | #417 | $24,501 |
| 338 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA | $47,889 | $48,704 | #318 | $28,128 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,077 one year after graduating and $48,154 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #335 by median pay four years after graduation, and #401 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,570.
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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.