Sociology at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates in sociology earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young University-Idaho 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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| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
| 457 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $36,421 | $37,898 | #455 | $30,111 |
| 458 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $35,325 | $35,915 | #461 | $29,066 |
| 459 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $34,726 | $36,926 | #457 | $31,353 |
| 460 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $34,242 | $37,406 | #456 | $23,591 |
| 461 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $33,810 | $38,377 | #454 | $30,591 |
| 462 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $32,182 | $34,221 | #462 | $27,854 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University-Idaho sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,353 one year after graduating and $34,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University-Idaho rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Brigham Young University-Idaho ranks #459 by median pay four years after graduation, and #457 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Brigham Young University-Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,625.
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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.