Sociology at University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
University of Maryland-College Park graduates in sociology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland-College Park 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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| 26 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $67,262 | $60,557 | #59 | — |
| 27 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $67,061 | $63,828 | #29 | — |
| 28 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $67,044 | $63,812 | #30 | $38,632 |
| 29 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $65,974 | $57,900 | #93 | $34,150 |
| 30 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $65,765 | $62,595 | #40 | — |
| 31 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $65,606 | $62,443 | #41 | $41,062 |
| 32 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $65,481 | $57,663 | #94 | $45,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-College Park sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,150 one year after graduating and $65,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-College Park rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Maryland-College Park ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Maryland-College Park worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,800.
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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.