Sociology at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in sociology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 118 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,359 | $53,642 | #195 | $43,178 |
| 119 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $57,306 | $58,858 | #78 | $36,605 |
| 120 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $57,300 | $53,587 | #197 | $37,335 |
| 121 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,290 | $50,279 | #279 | $40,196 |
| 122 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $57,211 | $61,053 | #54 | $34,490 |
| 123 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $57,173 | $61,012 | #55 | $36,845 |
| 124 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $57,131 | $59,448 | #69 | — |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,196 one year after graduating and $57,290 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.