Sociology at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in sociology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 359 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $47,056 | $52,178 | #232 | $24,738 |
| 360 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $47,052 | $42,814 | #431 | $30,092 |
| 361 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $46,974 | $43,206 | #426 | $25,958 |
| 362 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $46,877 | $44,778 | #407 | $33,894 |
| 363 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $46,836 | $47,633 | #345 | — |
| 364 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $46,551 | $47,329 | #354 | — |
| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 | $42,201 | #178 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 | $35,354 | #472 of 565 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Biology | $49,824 | $37,382 | #690 of 841 |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Psychology | $45,927 | $37,872 | #755 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,531 | $27,863 | #474 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,894 one year after graduating and $46,877 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Hamline University ranks #362 by median pay four years after graduation, and #407 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.