Sociology at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Florida State University graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida 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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| 274 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,827 | $52,888 | #217 | $36,411 |
| 275 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $50,765 | $54,643 | #158 | — |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $50,737 | $52,794 | #219 | $33,529 |
| 277 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,612 | $53,870 | #182 | $33,783 |
| 278 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $50,468 | $45,923 | #385 | $37,092 |
| 279 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #184 | $38,034 |
| 280 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #185 | $38,034 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,783 one year after graduating and $50,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Florida State University ranks #277 by median pay four years after graduation, and #182 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Florida State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,783.
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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.