Sociology at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 93 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,966 | $56,123 | #122 | $32,912 |
| 94 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $58,827 | $63,111 | #38 | $37,759 |
| 95 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $58,807 | $59,789 | #66 | $39,621 |
| 96 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $58,664 | $51,660 | #241 | $35,252 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $58,598 | $53,320 | #203 | $42,653 |
| 98 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,483 | $55,664 | #132 | $34,832 |
| 99 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $58,469 | $55,650 | #133 | — |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,252 one year after graduating and $58,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Smith College ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #241 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.