Sociology at Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Idaho State University graduates in sociology earn 39% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Idaho State University 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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| 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 Idaho State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,854 one year after graduating and $32,182 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Idaho State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Idaho State University ranks #462 by median pay four years after graduation, and #462 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Idaho State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,592.
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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.