Sociology at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
McDaniel College graduates in sociology earn 6% 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 McDaniel 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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| 144 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $56,115 | $59,883 | #64 | $32,462 |
| 145 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $56,040 | $58,059 | #91 | $40,451 |
| 146 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $55,867 | $59,618 | #67 | — |
| 147 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $55,851 | $49,016 | #311 | $37,728 |
| 148 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $55,714 | $58,604 | #85 | $40,602 |
| 149 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $55,683 | $52,999 | #212 | $28,825 |
| 150 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $55,682 | $50,667 | #263 | $29,367 |
Other Majors at McDaniel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,347 | $65,941 | #89 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,830 | $59,048 | #157 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,411 | $32,402 | #87 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,264 | — | #96 of 1027 |
| Biology | $51,307 | $33,241 | #641 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,185 | $38,122 | #409 of 610 |
| Social Work | $47,607 | — | #327 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,793 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McDaniel College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,728 one year after graduating and $55,851 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McDaniel College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, McDaniel College ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #311 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at McDaniel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.