Sociology at University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
University of Dubuque graduates in sociology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Dubuque 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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| 248 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $51,573 | $45,415 | #394 | $39,822 |
| 249 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $51,537 | $49,053 | #309 | $33,258 |
| 250 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $51,527 | $52,388 | #227 | $32,207 |
| 251 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $51,512 | $54,184 | #173 | — |
| 252 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $51,485 | $50,584 | #266 | $42,687 |
| 253 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $51,465 | $50,564 | #267 | $35,415 |
| 254 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $51,421 | $45,128 | #400 | $39,435 |
Other Majors at University of Dubuque by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $86,081 | $37,362 | #23 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,710 | $66,628 | #908 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,648 | $48,657 | #125 of 187 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $63,655 | — | #21 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,082 | $51,359 | #657 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,918 | $50,268 | #676 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,514 | — | #107 of 345 |
| Marketing | $53,011 | $48,207 | #480 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,578 | $46,307 | #420 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,537 | — | #489 of 660 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,296 | — | #49 of 54 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,721 | $37,528 | #522 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,296 | $38,602 | #595 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,779 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dubuque sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,512 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dubuque rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Dubuque ranks #251 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Dubuque worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.