Sociology at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in sociology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 326 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $48,508 | $50,556 | #268 | $27,059 |
| 327 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,451 | $50,416 | #274 | $37,888 |
| 328 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $48,419 | $56,062 | #125 | $31,376 |
| 329 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,389 | $51,021 | #254 | $28,785 |
| 330 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $48,357 | $50,318 | #278 | $35,981 |
| 331 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $48,276 | $52,736 | #220 | — |
| 332 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $48,275 | $43,959 | #415 | $39,656 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,785 one year after graduating and $48,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #329 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less 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.