Sociology at Drew University
Madison, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Drew University graduates in sociology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drew 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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| 76 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $60,635 | $65,070 | #20 | $46,257 |
| 77 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $60,292 | $55,456 | #138 | $40,062 |
| 78 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,277 | $57,128 | #103 | $35,404 |
| 79 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $60,261 | $52,890 | #216 | $20,658 |
| 80 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $60,013 | $54,608 | #160 | $34,372 |
| 81 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $59,899 | $57,011 | #105 | $40,515 |
| 82 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,853 | $55,052 | #145 | $35,317 |
Other Majors at Drew University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,814 | $33,639 | #100 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,232 | $40,242 | #204 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,293 | $27,823 | #25 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,965 | $35,171 | #163 of 565 |
| Psychology | $65,997 | — | #34 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,399 | $28,961 | #101 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,620 | $24,229 | #389 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,452 | $32,279 | #76 of 576 |
| Computer Science | — | $47,689 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,562 | $13,710 | #157 of 255 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $28,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drew University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,658 one year after graduating and $60,261 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drew University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Drew University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #216 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Drew University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.