Sociology at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in sociology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Centenary 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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| 369 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $46,195 | $49,574 | #297 | $23,374 |
| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
| 371 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $46,106 | $46,876 | #367 | $31,555 |
| 372 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $46,031 | $40,401 | #446 | $32,049 |
| 373 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $46,005 | $47,870 | #341 | $35,710 |
| 374 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $45,889 | $54,076 | #177 | $34,105 |
| 375 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,866 | $46,632 | #373 | $32,787 |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,527 | $49,381 | #301 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,181 | $37,259 | #48 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,381 | $44,312 | #229 of 841 |
| Social Work | $62,373 | — | #21 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,358 | $54,633 | #20 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,746 | $26,569 | #172 of 299 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,622 | — | #148 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,098 | $17,274 | #560 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,424 | $32,988 | #419 of 476 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $40,047 | $34,104 | #5 of 8 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $34,057 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $27,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,049 one year after graduating and $46,031 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Centenary University ranks #372 by median pay four years after graduation, and #446 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,169.
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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.