Sociology at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
The College of New Jersey graduates in sociology earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of New Jersey 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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| 18 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $69,585 | $61,277 | #52 | $41,624 |
| 19 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $68,538 | $62,410 | #42 | $45,786 |
| 20 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $68,503 | $62,333 | #43 | — |
| 21 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $68,260 | $59,911 | #63 | $46,953 |
| 22 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $68,053 | $61,924 | #45 | $35,993 |
| 23 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $67,998 | $61,874 | #46 | — |
| 24 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,635 | $59,560 | #68 | $37,279 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of New Jersey sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,953 one year after graduating and $68,260 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of New Jersey rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The College of New Jersey ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,208.
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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.