Sociology at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in sociology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa 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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| 145 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $56,040 | $58,059 | #91 | $40,451 |
| 146 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $55,867 | $59,618 | #67 | — |
| 147 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $55,851 | $49,016 | #311 | $37,728 |
| 148 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $55,714 | $58,604 | #85 | $40,602 |
| 149 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $55,683 | $52,999 | #212 | $28,825 |
| 150 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $55,682 | $50,667 | #263 | $29,367 |
| 151 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $55,534 | $50,532 | #269 | $36,464 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,602 one year after graduating and $55,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Iowa State University ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,876.
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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.