Sociology at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 413 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,602 | $46,530 | #376 | — |
| 414 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $43,595 | $47,623 | #346 | $34,822 |
| 415 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $43,544 | $40,722 | #443 | $27,553 |
| 416 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $43,520 | $49,278 | #303 | $32,762 |
| 417 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $43,457 | $44,987 | #403 | — |
| 418 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,427 | $46,603 | #374 | $27,400 |
| 419 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $43,425 | $46,561 | #375 | $31,819 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,762 one year after graduating and $43,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #416 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.