Sociology at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in sociology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 70 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $61,350 | $55,824 | #131 | $35,403 |
| 71 | American International College Springfield, MA | $61,173 | $53,869 | #183 | — |
| 72 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $61,149 | $65,255 | #19 | $43,150 |
| 73 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,124 | $63,276 | #37 | $32,530 |
| 74 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $61,106 | $58,160 | #89 | $26,356 |
| 75 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $61,032 | $53,745 | #188 | $37,802 |
| 76 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $60,635 | $65,070 | #20 | $46,257 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,530 one year after graduating and $61,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Georgia ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,875.
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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.