Sociology at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in sociology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wichita 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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| 424 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $42,701 | $39,934 | #449 | — |
| 425 | Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | $42,666 | $43,392 | #423 | — |
| 426 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $42,662 | $43,388 | #424 | $32,325 |
| 427 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,450 | $44,070 | #414 | $35,236 |
| 428 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $42,390 | $49,953 | #291 | — |
| 429 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $42,344 | $49,899 | #293 | $32,924 |
| 430 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $42,305 | $43,794 | #418 | $34,627 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,236 one year after graduating and $42,450 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Wichita State University ranks #427 by median pay four years after graduation, and #414 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.