Sociology at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Spelman 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 Spelman 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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| 50 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $63,251 | $64,327 | #26 | $31,444 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Mathematics | $94,634 | — | #33 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,456 | $59,907 | #186 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,378 | $39,050 | #176 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,425 | $31,129 | #37 of 576 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Psychology | $52,775 | $29,343 | #363 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,587 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Spelman College ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,747.
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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.