Sociology at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in sociology earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern 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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| 14 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,121 | $61,749 | #48 | $48,091 |
| 15 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,883 | $63,589 | #34 | $30,401 |
| 16 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $69,704 | $74,780 | #6 | $35,915 |
| 17 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $69,585 | $61,277 | #51 | $41,624 |
| 18 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $69,585 | $61,277 | #52 | $41,624 |
| 19 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $68,538 | $62,410 | #42 | $45,786 |
| 20 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $68,503 | $62,333 | #43 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,624 one year after graduating and $69,585 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Northeastern University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% 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.