Sociology at Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Chicago State University graduates in sociology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chicago 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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| 249 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $51,537 | $49,053 | #309 | $33,258 |
| 250 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $51,527 | $52,388 | #227 | $32,207 |
| 251 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $51,512 | $54,184 | #173 | — |
| 252 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $51,485 | $50,584 | #266 | $42,687 |
| 253 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $51,465 | $50,564 | #267 | $35,415 |
| 254 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $51,421 | $45,128 | #400 | $39,435 |
| 255 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $51,312 | $54,758 | #149 | $36,506 |
Other Majors at Chicago State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,024 | $63,869 | #271 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,296 | — | #42 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,691 | $35,419 | #225 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,181 | $42,882 | #1020 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $47,168 | $29,967 | #693 of 1027 |
| Biology | $46,898 | — | #758 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $45,762 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | $28,643 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chicago State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,687 one year after graduating and $51,485 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chicago State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Chicago State University ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #266 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Chicago State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,250.
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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.