Sociology at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
McKendree University graduates in sociology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McKendree 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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| 220 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $52,584 | $56,381 | #119 | — |
| 221 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $52,564 | $54,555 | #162 | $36,295 |
| 222 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,455 | $50,106 | #285 | — |
| 223 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $52,428 | $51,510 | #243 | $40,015 |
| 224 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $52,414 | $49,017 | #310 | $42,022 |
| 225 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,323 | $47,611 | #347 | $36,992 |
| 226 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,249 | $47,041 | #362 | $32,013 |
Other Majors at McKendree University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,916 | $73,156 | #716 of 966 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $69,002 | $45,899 | #107 of 126 |
| Marketing | $65,696 | $34,872 | #279 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $63,519 | $49,505 | #135 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,361 | $55,313 | #688 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,173 | $43,339 | #751 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,238 | $31,678 | #363 of 841 |
| Biopsychology | $58,057 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,784 | $31,259 | #325 of 610 |
| Mathematics | — | $51,157 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $43,707 | — |
| Psychology | $37,892 | $31,919 | #1003 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McKendree University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,015 one year after graduating and $52,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McKendree University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, McKendree University ranks #223 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at McKendree University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,625.
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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.