Sociology at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in sociology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of 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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| 263 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $51,237 | $53,192 | #205 | $42,985 |
| 264 | Kean University Union, NJ | $51,122 | $44,869 | #405 | $36,432 |
| 265 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $51,086 | $48,623 | #321 | $36,500 |
| 266 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $51,039 | $54,324 | #167 | $33,611 |
| 267 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $51,039 | $54,324 | #168 | $33,611 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,611 one year after graduating and $51,039 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Florida ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.