Sociology at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in sociology earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern Mississippi 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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| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
| 454 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $36,995 | $41,022 | #441 | $28,982 |
| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
| 457 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $36,421 | $37,898 | #455 | $30,111 |
| 458 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $35,325 | $35,915 | #461 | $29,066 |
| 459 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $34,726 | $36,926 | #457 | $31,353 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #456 by median pay four years after graduation, and #406 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.