Sociology at University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Louisville graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisville 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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| 278 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $50,468 | $45,923 | #385 | $37,092 |
| 279 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #184 | $38,034 |
| 280 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,457 | $53,845 | #185 | $38,034 |
| 281 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $50,397 | $57,065 | #104 | $32,818 |
| 282 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $50,331 | $56,990 | #107 | $34,511 |
| 283 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $50,249 | $45,723 | #389 | $34,092 |
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $50,231 | $53,464 | #200 | $39,498 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisville sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,818 one year after graduating and $50,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisville rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Louisville ranks #281 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Louisville worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,800.
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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.