Sociology at Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Southern University and A & M College graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University and A & M College 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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| 402 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $44,104 | $47,330 | #353 | $24,661 |
| 403 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $44,082 | $45,295 | #396 | $31,410 |
| 404 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,889 | $47,099 | #361 | $33,544 |
| 405 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #261 | — |
| 406 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #262 | — |
| 407 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $43,745 | $48,506 | #323 | — |
| 408 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $43,690 | $45,228 | #398 | $28,747 |
Other Majors at Southern University and A & M College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #130 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #480 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #232 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $58,951 | $45,907 | #346 of 349 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #446 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #778 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #197 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #186 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #149 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #503 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1107 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #19 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #496 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,880 | $36,095 | #791 of 841 |
| Psychology | $41,901 | $31,165 | #923 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #80 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University and A & M College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,844 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University and A & M College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Southern University and A & M College ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Southern University and A & M College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,216.
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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.