Sociology at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in sociology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball 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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| 446 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $39,277 | $41,914 | #436 | — |
| 447 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $39,174 | $40,235 | #448 | $20,464 |
| 448 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $39,067 | $39,720 | #450 | $29,922 |
| 449 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,857 | $41,686 | #437 | $32,973 |
| 450 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $38,727 | $36,860 | #458 | $24,026 |
| 451 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $38,346 | $40,921 | #442 | $31,484 |
| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,973 one year after graduating and $38,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Ball State University ranks #449 by median pay four years after graduation, and #437 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,448.
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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.