Sociology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in sociology earn 8% 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 Mexico State University-Main Campus 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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| 325 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,528 | $50,366 | #275 | $33,553 |
| 326 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $48,508 | $50,556 | #268 | $27,059 |
| 327 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,451 | $50,416 | #274 | $37,888 |
| 328 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $48,419 | $56,062 | #125 | $31,376 |
| 329 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,389 | $51,021 | #254 | $28,785 |
| 330 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $48,357 | $50,318 | #278 | $35,981 |
| 331 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $48,276 | $52,736 | #220 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,376 one year after graduating and $48,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,506.
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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.