Sociology at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in sociology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 190 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $54,060 | $49,191 | #305 | $30,430 |
| 191 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $53,962 | $53,017 | #211 | $34,435 |
| 192 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $53,802 | $52,989 | #213 | $42,554 |
| 193 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $53,799 | $47,215 | #357 | — |
| 194 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $53,783 | $51,190 | #250 | $23,475 |
| 195 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $53,753 | $54,070 | #178 | $28,708 |
| 196 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,747 | $52,806 | #218 | $36,686 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Washington College ranks #193 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.