Sociology at University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of Missouri-St Louis graduates in sociology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-St Louis 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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| 440 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #428 | $29,183 |
| 441 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #429 | $29,183 |
| 442 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $40,148 | $45,571 | #392 | $28,137 |
| 443 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $39,878 | $42,758 | #432 | $34,942 |
| 444 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $39,582 | $36,015 | #460 | $24,414 |
| 445 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $39,353 | $43,636 | #419 | $24,139 |
| 446 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $39,277 | $41,914 | #436 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-St Louis sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,942 one year after graduating and $39,878 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-St Louis rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #443 by median pay four years after graduation, and #432 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Missouri-St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,325.
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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.