Sociology at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in sociology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 333 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $48,273 | $52,731 | #221 | $36,595 |
| 334 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $48,175 | $54,089 | #176 | $33,365 |
| 335 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $48,154 | $45,033 | #401 | $36,077 |
| 336 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $48,146 | $49,983 | #290 | $42,703 |
| 337 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $48,143 | $43,807 | #417 | $24,501 |
| 338 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA | $47,889 | $48,704 | #318 | $28,128 |
| 339 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,885 | $44,107 | #412 | $36,581 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,703 one year after graduating and $48,146 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Kansas ranks #336 by median pay four years after graduation, and #290 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,251.
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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.