Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in sociology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois 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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| 193 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $53,799 | $47,215 | #357 | — |
| 194 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $53,783 | $51,190 | #250 | $23,475 |
| 195 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $53,753 | $54,070 | #178 | $28,708 |
| 196 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,747 | $52,806 | #218 | $36,686 |
| 197 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $53,734 | $48,930 | #313 | $37,946 |
| 198 | Albright College Reading, PA | $53,702 | $54,615 | #159 | $24,310 |
| 199 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $53,696 | $48,857 | #314 | $27,859 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,686 one year after graduating and $53,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #218 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,870.
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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.