Sociology at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in sociology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 58 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $62,385 | $56,766 | #114 | $40,763 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $62,315 | $63,375 | #36 | $26,583 |
| 60 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $62,313 | $54,873 | #147 | $40,675 |
| 61 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,204 | $65,587 | #18 | $35,055 |
| 62 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $62,047 | $56,459 | #116 | $39,278 |
| 63 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $61,964 | $58,977 | #75 | $31,763 |
| 64 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $61,883 | $56,309 | #120 | $36,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,055 one year after graduating and $62,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Michigan State University ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,845.
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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.