Sociology at Central College
Pella, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Central College graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central 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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| 233 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,094 | $60,317 | #62 | $35,796 |
| 234 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $52,053 | $45,686 | #390 | $32,268 |
| 235 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $52,053 | $45,686 | #391 | $32,268 |
| 236 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,996 | $54,693 | #156 | $38,034 |
| 237 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $51,982 | $47,300 | #355 | $31,270 |
| 238 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $51,979 | $49,473 | #298 | $40,401 |
| 239 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $51,910 | $55,876 | #130 | $40,236 |
Other Majors at Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,838 | — | #245 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,868 | $58,850 | #152 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,021 | $55,760 | #445 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,597 | $26,933 | #350 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,941 | $29,923 | #171 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,814 | $35,914 | #348 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,671 | — | #398 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,707 | $44,000 | #215 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $30,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,034 one year after graduating and $51,996 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Central College ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.