Sociology at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
University of Connecticut graduates in sociology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Connecticut 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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| 80 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $60,013 | $54,608 | #160 | $34,372 |
| 81 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $59,899 | $57,011 | #105 | $40,515 |
| 82 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,853 | $55,052 | #145 | $35,317 |
| 83 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #189 | $31,913 |
| 84 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #190 | $31,913 |
| 85 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #191 | $31,913 |
| 86 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #192 | $31,913 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Connecticut sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,913 one year after graduating and $59,684 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Connecticut rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Connecticut ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Connecticut worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.