Sociology at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Morehouse College graduates in sociology earn 19% more 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 Morehouse College 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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| 51 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $63,036 | $57,359 | #98 | — |
| 52 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,626 | $57,603 | #95 | $33,675 |
| 53 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,587 | $64,790 | #22 | — |
| 54 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $62,517 | $64,718 | #23 | $31,391 |
| 55 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $62,516 | $56,885 | #111 | $33,421 |
| 56 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $62,427 | $56,804 | #113 | $39,378 |
| 57 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $62,392 | $63,434 | #35 | — |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Economics | $84,816 | $40,726 | #139 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 | $32,340 | #111 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,847 | $24,659 | #353 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 | $26,839 | #631 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
| Biology | $34,866 | $19,679 | #835 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,391 one year after graduating and $62,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Morehouse College ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.