Sociology at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in sociology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus 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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| 388 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $44,809 | $47,818 | #342 | — |
| 389 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $44,676 | $47,507 | #350 | $26,809 |
| 390 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $44,654 | $45,400 | #395 | $23,384 |
| 391 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $44,506 | $46,073 | #382 | $34,899 |
| 392 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $44,405 | $46,100 | #381 | $38,075 |
| 393 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $44,287 | $49,107 | #307 | $31,243 |
| 394 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $44,286 | $45,026 | #402 | $38,042 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,899 one year after graduating and $44,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Columbus State University ranks #391 by median pay four years after graduation, and #382 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,500.
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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.