Sociology at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Worcester State University graduates in sociology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester 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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| 342 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $47,851 | $48,665 | #319 | $32,323 |
| 343 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $47,841 | $48,655 | #320 | — |
| 344 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $47,763 | $49,365 | #300 | $40,871 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $47,754 | $42,052 | #435 | $33,636 |
| 346 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $47,745 | $50,951 | #257 | — |
| 347 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $47,738 | $45,437 | #393 | $33,566 |
| 348 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $47,631 | $48,441 | #328 | $33,427 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,636 one year after graduating and $47,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Worcester State University ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #435 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Worcester State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.