Sociology at Connecticut College
New London, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Connecticut College graduates in sociology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Connecticut College 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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| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,603 | $58,827 | #79 | $38,916 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $64,070 | $60,981 | #56 | — |
| 43 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,791 | $56,175 | #121 | $38,457 |
| 44 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $63,777 | $57,420 | #97 | $22,636 |
| 45 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $63,764 | $67,869 | #14 | — |
| 46 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $63,654 | $57,963 | #92 | $38,768 |
| 47 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $63,608 | $58,506 | #88 | $36,466 |
Other Majors at Connecticut College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $107,283 | $62,732 | #52 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $86,403 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $74,190 | $46,588 | #76 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $71,960 | $45,543 | #34 of 118 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,925 | — | #5 of 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $61,321 | $36,564 | #6 of 423 |
| Area Studies | $60,749 | $43,358 | #28 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,495 | $25,936 | #147 of 576 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $41,609 | — |
| Biology | — | $41,067 | — |
| Psychology | — | $40,141 | — |
| History | — | $34,657 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Connecticut College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,636 one year after graduating and $63,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Connecticut College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Connecticut College ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Connecticut College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,670.
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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.