Sociology at Hope College
Holland, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Hope College graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hope 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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| 282 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $50,331 | $56,990 | #107 | $34,511 |
| 283 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $50,249 | $45,723 | #389 | $34,092 |
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $50,231 | $53,464 | #200 | $39,498 |
| 285 | Hope College Holland, MI | $50,222 | $52,953 | #215 | $29,181 |
| 286 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $50,178 | $45,176 | #399 | — |
| 287 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $50,174 | $47,927 | #339 | — |
| 288 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $50,165 | $53,534 | #199 | $42,507 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hope College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,181 one year after graduating and $50,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hope College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Hope College ranks #285 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Hope College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,493.
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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.