Sociology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 134 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in sociology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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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| 45 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $63,764 | $67,869 | #14 | — |
| 46 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $63,654 | $57,963 | #92 | $38,768 |
| 47 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $63,608 | $58,506 | #88 | $36,466 |
| 48 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,419 | $66,868 | #15 | $33,832 |
| 49 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $63,412 | $75,020 | #5 | $33,190 |
| 50 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $63,251 | $64,327 | #26 | $31,444 |
| 51 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $63,036 | $57,359 | #98 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,832 one year after graduating and $63,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,419.
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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.