Sociology at Doane University
Crete, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Doane University graduates in sociology earn 8% 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 Doane 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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| 318 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $48,785 | $52,061 | #235 | — |
| 319 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $48,774 | $44,413 | #410 | $31,513 |
| 320 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $48,709 | $54,011 | #179 | $28,801 |
| 321 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,705 | $50,339 | #277 | $32,351 |
| 322 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,664 | $51,311 | #249 | $32,132 |
| 323 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $48,591 | $52,145 | #234 | $29,220 |
| 324 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $48,562 | $54,524 | #163 | $37,727 |
Other Majors at Doane University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $80,849 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,602 | $52,160 | #606 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,983 | $50,856 | #627 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $63,451 | — |
| Biology | $59,689 | $35,302 | #346 of 841 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,733 | — | #57 of 177 |
| History | $54,475 | — | #143 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,163 | — | #146 of 680 |
| Human Services | $51,673 | $38,613 | #30 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,268 | — | #242 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,347 | $34,896 | #734 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Doane University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,351 one year after graduating and $48,705 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Doane University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Doane University ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #277 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Doane University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.