Sociology at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
University of Central Florida graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Florida 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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| 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 |
| 230 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $52,142 | $55,956 | #129 | $35,510 |
| 231 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $52,125 | $53,960 | #181 | $36,212 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Florida sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,926 one year after graduating and $52,197 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Florida rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Central Florida ranks #228 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Central Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,606.
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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.