Sociology at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 289 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $50,141 | $50,994 | #256 | — |
| 290 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $50,136 | $53,363 | #202 | — |
| 291 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $50,087 | $47,471 | #351 | $36,308 |
| 292 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,080 | $49,203 | #304 | — |
| 293 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,936 | $53,542 | #198 | $36,810 |
| 294 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $49,861 | $47,257 | #356 | $32,730 |
| 295 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $49,833 | $53,640 | #196 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,080 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #292 by median pay four years after graduation, and #304 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,250.
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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.