Sociology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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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| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
| 369 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $46,195 | $49,574 | #297 | $23,374 |
| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
| 371 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $46,106 | $46,876 | #367 | $31,555 |
Other Majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $89,918 | $38,293 | #201 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,413 | — | #286 of 796 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $77,899 | — | #9 of 15 |
| Engineering | — | $73,839 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $72,630 | $68,809 | #10 of 14 |
| Air Transportation | $62,080 | $27,154 | #51 of 52 |
| Biology | $58,580 | $37,244 | #392 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,691 | — | #917 of 1176 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $52,883 | $36,472 | #91 of 137 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,398 | $37,393 | #428 of 660 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,554 | $30,423 | #56 of 85 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,475 | — | #297 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,876 | — | #183 of 207 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,603 | $30,407 | #566 of 610 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $43,492 | $37,301 | #29 of 49 |
| Psychology | — | $27,716 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland Eastern Shore sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,853 one year after graduating and $46,314 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland Eastern Shore rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #368 by median pay four years after graduation, and #444 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.