Sociology at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Western Colorado University graduates in sociology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Colorado University 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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| 115 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $57,755 | $53,122 | #206 | $32,727 |
| 116 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $57,508 | $54,736 | #155 | $33,433 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Western Colorado University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,922 | $47,204 | #638 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,876 | $41,886 | #727 of 1176 |
| Economics | — | $53,403 | — |
| Biology | $50,954 | $29,881 | #653 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,170 | $26,123 | #206 of 265 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $48,109 | $25,903 | #40 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,426 | — | #520 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,401 | $32,352 | #678 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,636 | $21,038 | #592 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,865 | — | #260 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,414 | — | #509 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $30,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Colorado University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,178 one year after graduating and $57,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Colorado University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Western Colorado University ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Western Colorado University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.