Sociology at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in sociology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State 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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| 245 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #224 | $30,274 |
| 246 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #225 | $30,274 |
| 247 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $51,618 | $49,306 | #301 | $42,108 |
| 248 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $51,573 | $45,415 | #394 | $39,822 |
| 249 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $51,537 | $49,053 | #309 | $33,258 |
| 250 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $51,527 | $52,388 | #227 | $32,207 |
| 251 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $51,512 | $54,184 | #173 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,822 one year after graduating and $51,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Salem State University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #394 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.