Sociology at Franklin College
Franklin, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Franklin College graduates in sociology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin College 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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| 91 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $59,291 | $56,433 | #117 | — |
| 92 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,171 | $53,842 | #186 | $32,137 |
| 93 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,966 | $56,123 | #122 | $32,912 |
| 94 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $58,827 | $63,111 | #38 | $37,759 |
| 95 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $58,807 | $59,789 | #66 | $39,621 |
| 96 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $58,664 | $51,660 | #241 | $35,252 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $58,598 | $53,320 | #203 | $42,653 |
Other Majors at Franklin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,829 | $57,037 | #142 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $84,491 | — | #24 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,821 | $56,487 | #185 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,636 | $24,181 | #265 of 610 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $54,298 | $36,964 | #144 of 178 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,725 | — |
| Psychology | $49,687 | $31,769 | #527 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,423 | $47,610 | #407 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $30,969 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,759 one year after graduating and $58,827 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Franklin College ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Franklin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.