Sociology at Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Georgia Southern University graduates in sociology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia Southern 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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| 427 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,450 | $44,070 | #414 | $35,236 |
| 428 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $42,390 | $49,953 | #291 | — |
| 429 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $42,344 | $49,899 | #293 | $32,924 |
| 430 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $42,305 | $43,794 | #418 | $34,627 |
| 431 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $42,152 | $42,856 | #430 | $24,612 |
| 432 | Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | $42,121 | $51,106 | #252 | — |
| 433 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $41,831 | $44,106 | #413 | $29,919 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southern University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,627 one year after graduating and $42,305 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southern University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Georgia Southern University ranks #430 by median pay four years after graduation, and #418 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Georgia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.