Sociology at Tufts University
Medford, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Tufts University graduates in sociology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tufts 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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| 64 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $61,883 | $56,309 | #120 | $36,183 |
| 65 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $61,752 | $58,775 | #82 | $31,551 |
| 66 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $61,725 | $61,355 | #50 | $29,714 |
| 67 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $61,719 | $54,350 | #165 | $47,859 |
| 68 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $61,429 | $60,354 | #61 | $34,004 |
| 69 | Duke University Durham, NC | $61,425 | $65,918 | #17 | $45,551 |
| 70 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $61,350 | $55,824 | #131 | $35,403 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tufts University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,859 one year after graduating and $61,719 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tufts University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Tufts University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Tufts University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.