Sociology at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Clark University graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark 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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| 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 |
| 33 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $65,234 | $62,089 | #44 | $37,600 |
| 34 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $64,988 | $57,229 | #100 | — |
| 35 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $64,953 | $66,058 | #16 | $36,319 |
| 36 | National University San Diego, CA | $64,860 | $59,018 | #73 | $46,505 |
| 37 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,797 | $61,673 | #49 | $30,455 |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,988 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Clark University ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Clark University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,889.
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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.