Sociology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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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| 398 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $44,176 | $45,731 | #388 | $30,576 |
| 399 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $44,152 | $46,994 | #364 | $35,728 |
| 400 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,151 | $38,751 | #453 | $32,082 |
| 401 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $44,136 | $38,866 | #452 | $38,631 |
| 402 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $44,104 | $47,330 | #353 | $24,661 |
| 403 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $44,082 | $45,295 | #396 | $31,410 |
| 404 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,889 | $47,099 | #361 | $33,544 |
Other Majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,671 | $80,332 | #213 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,753 | $39,369 | #998 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,808 | — | #603 of 841 |
| Psychology | $49,826 | $32,855 | #522 of 1027 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $47,162 | $35,293 | #177 of 207 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $42,983 | $18,675 | #31 of 43 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,955 | $29,677 | #504 of 576 |
| Education | — | $39,375 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,631 one year after graduating and $44,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ranks #401 by median pay four years after graduation, and #452 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,027.
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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.