Sociology at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of the Holy Cross 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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| 37 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,797 | $61,673 | #49 | $30,455 |
| 38 | Providence College Providence, RI | $64,750 | $63,772 | #31 | $35,983 |
| 39 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $64,692 | $58,865 | #76 | $34,121 |
| 40 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $64,642 | $56,924 | #109 | $36,583 |
| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,603 | $58,827 | #79 | $38,916 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $64,070 | $60,981 | #56 | — |
| 43 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,791 | $56,175 | #121 | $38,457 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Mathematics | $96,927 | $61,761 | #31 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $93,122 | $47,313 | #1 of 209 |
| Biology | $92,914 | $43,276 | #4 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $74,214 | $43,362 | #6 of 576 |
| Psychology | $74,095 | $41,099 | #12 of 1027 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,583 one year after graduating and $64,642 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,449.
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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.