Sociology at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Grand Valley State 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley 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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| 319 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $48,774 | $44,413 | #410 | $31,513 |
| 320 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $48,709 | $54,011 | #179 | $28,801 |
| 321 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,705 | $50,339 | #277 | $32,351 |
| 322 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,664 | $51,311 | #249 | $32,132 |
| 323 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $48,591 | $52,145 | #234 | $29,220 |
| 324 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $48,562 | $54,524 | #163 | $37,727 |
| 325 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,528 | $50,366 | #275 | $33,553 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,132 one year after graduating and $48,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #322 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.