Sociology at University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of North Georgia graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North 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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| 395 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,227 | $47,197 | #360 | — |
| 396 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,193 | $48,276 | #332 | $25,127 |
| 397 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $44,192 | $51,156 | #251 | — |
| 398 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $44,176 | $45,731 | #388 | $30,576 |
| 399 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $44,152 | $46,994 | #364 | $35,728 |
| 400 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,151 | $38,751 | #453 | $32,082 |
| 401 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $44,136 | $38,866 | #452 | $38,631 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Georgia sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,576 one year after graduating and $44,176 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Georgia rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of North Georgia ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #388 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of North Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,375.
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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.