Sociology and Anthropology at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in sociology and anthropology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta State University Compares for Sociology and Anthropology
All 9 colleges reporting sociology and anthropology 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 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $60,225 | $57,528 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $52,622 | $52,932 | #2 | $24,098 |
| 3 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $50,716 | $48,271 | #4 | $34,139 |
| 4 | Denison University Granville, OH | $49,035 | $52,328 | #3 | $23,752 |
| 5 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $48,940 | $45,014 | #5 | $19,495 |
| 6 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $45,120 | $44,330 | #6 | $26,350 |
| 7 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $43,982 | $44,241 | #7 | $27,702 |
| 8 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $41,619 | $43,084 | #8 | $30,802 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $41,529 | $36,571 | #9 | $34,388 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University sociology and anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,802 one year after graduating and $41,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for sociology and anthropology?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for sociology and anthropology graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology and anthropology at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for sociology and anthropology ($46,959), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,974.
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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.