Sociology at Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Southern University Law Center 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 Law Center 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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| 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 |
| 409 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $43,678 | $46,858 | #368 | $30,939 |
Other Majors at Southern University Law Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #131 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #481 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #233 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $58,951 | $45,907 | #347 of 349 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #447 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #779 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #198 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #187 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #150 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #504 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1108 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #20 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #497 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,880 | $36,095 | #792 of 841 |
| Psychology | $41,901 | $31,165 | #924 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #81 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University Law Center 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 Law Center rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Southern University Law Center ranks #406 by median pay four years after graduation, and #262 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Southern University Law Center 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.