Sociology at Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Mount Holyoke College graduates in sociology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Holyoke 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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| 57 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $62,392 | $63,434 | #35 | — |
| 58 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $62,385 | $56,766 | #114 | $40,763 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $62,315 | $63,375 | #36 | $26,583 |
| 60 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $62,313 | $54,873 | #147 | $40,675 |
| 61 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,204 | $65,587 | #18 | $35,055 |
| 62 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $62,047 | $56,459 | #116 | $39,278 |
| 63 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $61,964 | $58,977 | #75 | $31,763 |
Other Majors at Mount Holyoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,021 | $71,672 | #79 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,045 | $48,690 | #280 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,843 | — | #12 of 103 |
| Education | $57,051 | — | #4 of 27 |
| Biology | $55,869 | $39,270 | #493 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,984 | $22,680 | #285 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,204 | $22,791 | #258 of 265 |
| Anthropology | $41,274 | $19,655 | #149 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,483 | $18,420 | #327 of 423 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,450 | $26,013 | #223 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $32,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,306 | — |
| History | — | $23,337 | — |
| Social Sciences | — | $22,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Holyoke College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,675 one year after graduating and $62,313 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Holyoke College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Mount Holyoke College ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Mount Holyoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.