Sociology at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Drury University graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury 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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| 407 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $43,745 | $48,506 | #323 | — |
| 408 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $43,690 | $45,228 | #398 | $28,747 |
| 409 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $43,678 | $46,858 | #368 | $30,939 |
| 410 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #369 | $35,881 |
| 411 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #370 | $35,881 |
| 412 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,612 | $47,641 | #344 | $31,699 |
| 413 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,602 | $46,530 | #376 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 | — | #250 of 796 |
| Architecture | $70,134 | $54,723 | #25 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1042 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #57 of 137 |
| Biology | $49,387 | $33,699 | #705 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #553 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #350 of 476 |
| Psychology | $42,425 | $34,095 | #892 of 1027 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #422 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #85 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #664 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #563 of 576 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $33,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,881 one year after graduating and $43,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Drury University ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #369 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Drury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
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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.