Sociology at New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
New Jersey City University graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Jersey City 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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| 397 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $44,192 | $51,156 | #251 | — |
| 398 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $44,176 | $45,731 | #388 | $30,576 |
| 399 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $44,152 | $46,994 | #364 | $35,728 |
| 400 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,151 | $38,751 | #453 | $32,082 |
| 401 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $44,136 | $38,866 | #452 | $38,631 |
| 402 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $44,104 | $47,330 | #353 | $24,661 |
| 403 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $44,082 | $45,295 | #396 | $31,410 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Jersey City University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,082 one year after graduating and $44,151 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Jersey City University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, New Jersey City University ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #453 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at New Jersey City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,550.
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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.