Sociology at Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Assumption University graduates in sociology earn 28% more 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 Assumption 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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| 21 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $68,260 | $59,911 | #63 | $46,953 |
| 22 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $68,053 | $61,924 | #45 | $35,993 |
| 23 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $67,998 | $61,874 | #46 | — |
| 24 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,635 | $59,560 | #68 | $37,279 |
| 25 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $67,556 | $64,299 | #27 | $20,228 |
| 26 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $67,262 | $60,557 | #59 | — |
| 27 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $67,061 | $63,828 | #29 | — |
Other Majors at Assumption University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,662 | $58,954 | #103 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,681 | $67,012 | #143 of 796 |
| Biology | $83,706 | $42,252 | #12 of 841 |
| Marketing | $75,091 | $55,314 | #121 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $74,900 | $51,114 | #28 of 178 |
| Criminology | $67,883 | $48,600 | #6 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,523 | $56,211 | #460 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,073 | $34,206 | #41 of 576 |
| Psychology | $61,578 | $38,697 | #72 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,136 | $48,641 | #23 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,537 | $38,496 | #360 of 565 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,822 | $38,094 | #41 of 85 |
| History | $49,526 | — | #264 of 459 |
| Mathematics | — | $41,695 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $28,032 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Assumption University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,279 one year after graduating and $67,635 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Assumption University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Assumption University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Assumption University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.