Sociology at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Florida Atlantic University graduates in sociology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Atlantic 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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| 268 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $51,004 | $46,410 | #377 | $43,202 |
| 269 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,000 | $50,107 | #284 | $33,636 |
| 270 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $50,984 | $51,851 | #237 | $37,461 |
| 271 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,983 | $54,265 | #170 | $29,679 |
| 272 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $50,922 | $46,336 | #379 | $34,714 |
| 273 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $50,847 | $58,859 | #77 | — |
| 274 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,827 | $52,888 | #217 | $36,411 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Atlantic University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,679 one year after graduating and $50,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Atlantic University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Florida Atlantic University ranks #271 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Florida Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.