Sociology at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah 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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| 405 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #261 | — |
| 406 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #262 | — |
| 407 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $43,745 | $48,506 | #323 | — |
| 408 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $43,690 | $45,228 | #398 | $28,747 |
| 409 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $43,678 | $46,858 | #368 | $30,939 |
| 410 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #369 | $35,881 |
| 411 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #370 | $35,881 |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $30,195 | #454 of 660 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,594 | $27,763 | #65 of 82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,983 | $26,114 | #773 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Journalism | $39,677 | $24,310 | #183 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $33,175 | — | #65 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,747 one year after graduating and $43,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Savannah State University ranks #408 by median pay four years after graduation, and #398 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,312.
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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.