Sociology at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays 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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| 389 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $44,676 | $47,507 | #350 | $26,809 |
| 390 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $44,654 | $45,400 | #395 | $23,384 |
| 391 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $44,506 | $46,073 | #382 | $34,899 |
| 392 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $44,405 | $46,100 | #381 | $38,075 |
| 393 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $44,287 | $49,107 | #307 | $31,243 |
| 394 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $44,286 | $45,026 | #402 | $38,042 |
| 395 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,227 | $47,197 | #360 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,075 one year after graduating and $44,405 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #392 by median pay four years after graduation, and #381 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,378.
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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.