Sociology at Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Salisbury University graduates in sociology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salisbury 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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| 301 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $49,530 | $54,921 | #146 | $29,438 |
| 302 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $49,486 | $51,493 | #244 | $36,452 |
| 303 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $49,451 | $43,547 | #420 | $33,885 |
| 304 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $49,411 | $43,364 | #425 | $32,091 |
| 305 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $49,407 | $44,957 | #404 | $30,378 |
| 306 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,333 | $51,070 | #253 | $28,968 |
| 307 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $49,308 | $46,931 | #366 | $37,826 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salisbury University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,091 one year after graduating and $49,411 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salisbury University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Salisbury University ranks #304 by median pay four years after graduation, and #425 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Salisbury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.