Sociology at William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
William Penn University graduates in sociology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Penn 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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| 310 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $49,197 | $50,034 | #289 | $35,016 |
| 311 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,166 | $46,964 | #365 | $43,505 |
| 312 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $49,139 | $44,746 | #408 | — |
| 313 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,077 | $51,623 | #242 | $34,099 |
| 314 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $48,962 | $45,789 | #386 | $37,389 |
| 315 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $48,954 | $44,545 | #409 | $30,126 |
| 316 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $48,925 | $48,068 | #337 | $39,547 |
Other Majors at William Penn University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,791 | $62,162 | #145 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,625 | — | #851 of 966 |
| Biology | $53,683 | $36,449 | #573 of 841 |
| Psychology | $49,929 | $35,122 | #519 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,244 | $30,314 | #513 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,099 | $40,049 | #488 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Penn University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,099 one year after graduating and $49,077 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Penn University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, William Penn University ranks #313 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at William Penn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,625.
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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.