Sociology at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Emporia State University graduates in sociology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emporia 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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| 376 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $45,862 | $49,174 | #306 | $28,238 |
| 377 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $45,741 | $47,596 | #348 | — |
| 378 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $45,674 | $47,206 | #358 | $36,809 |
| 379 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,661 | $47,404 | #352 | $29,313 |
| 380 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $45,610 | $48,931 | #312 | — |
| 381 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $45,530 | $46,291 | #380 | $30,723 |
| 382 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $45,301 | $46,058 | #383 | $31,620 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emporia State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,313 one year after graduating and $45,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emporia State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Emporia State University ranks #379 by median pay four years after graduation, and #352 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Emporia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.