Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern 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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| 223 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $52,428 | $51,510 | #243 | $40,015 |
| 224 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $52,414 | $49,017 | #310 | $42,022 |
| 225 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,323 | $47,611 | #347 | $36,992 |
| 226 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,249 | $47,041 | #362 | $32,013 |
| 227 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $52,232 | $52,540 | #222 | — |
| 228 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,197 | $55,557 | #135 | $34,926 |
| 229 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,196 | $53,068 | #208 | $38,438 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,013 one year after graduating and $52,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #362 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.