Sociology at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Central Connecticut State University graduates in sociology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Connecticut State 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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| 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 |
| 139 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $56,463 | $50,835 | #259 | $33,724 |
| 140 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,457 | $51,372 | #248 | $34,050 |
| 141 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $56,281 | $55,296 | #140 | $29,714 |
| 142 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $56,266 | $63,710 | #33 | $34,922 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Connecticut State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,724 one year after graduating and $56,463 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Connecticut State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Central Connecticut State University ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Central Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.