Sociology at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in sociology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 162 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $55,100 | $50,137 | #282 | $34,350 |
| 163 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $55,098 | $59,077 | #72 | $33,386 |
| 164 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $55,084 | $49,593 | #295 | $38,523 |
| 165 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $55,072 | $59,082 | #71 | $36,826 |
| 166 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,057 | $50,134 | #283 | $36,977 |
| 167 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $55,050 | $55,986 | #127 | $29,661 |
| 168 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,906 | $52,259 | #231 | $42,710 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,826 one year after graduating and $55,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.