Sociology at Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Rowan University graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rowan 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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| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,863 one year after graduating and $46,130 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Rowan University ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #445 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Rowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.