Sociology at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in sociology earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta 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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| 450 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $38,727 | $36,860 | #458 | $24,026 |
| 451 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $38,346 | $40,921 | #442 | $31,484 |
| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
| 454 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $36,995 | $41,022 | #441 | $28,982 |
| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,860 one year after graduating and $37,769 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Augusta University ranks #453 by median pay four years after graduation, and #451 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,665.
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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.