Sociology at Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Tougaloo College graduates in sociology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tougaloo 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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| 429 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $42,344 | $49,899 | #293 | $32,924 |
| 430 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $42,305 | $43,794 | #418 | $34,627 |
| 431 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $42,152 | $42,856 | #430 | $24,612 |
| 432 | Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | $42,121 | $51,106 | #252 | — |
| 433 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $41,831 | $44,106 | #413 | $29,919 |
| 434 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $41,749 | $42,446 | #433 | $32,956 |
| 435 | Troy University Troy, AL | $41,433 | $47,030 | #363 | $26,803 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tougaloo College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,121 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tougaloo College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Tougaloo College ranks #432 by median pay four years after graduation, and #252 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Tougaloo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,500.
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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.