Sociology at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine 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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| 101 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $58,275 | $53,026 | #209 | — |
| 102 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $58,241 | $59,818 | #65 | $28,368 |
| 103 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $58,224 | $53,018 | #210 | $35,499 |
| 104 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,217 | $61,869 | #47 | $30,283 |
| 105 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $58,026 | $54,266 | #169 | $37,958 |
| 106 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $58,023 | $57,007 | #106 | $35,150 |
| 107 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $58,007 | $60,359 | #60 | $35,889 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,283 one year after graduating and $58,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Maine ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,350.
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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.