Sociology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Mexico-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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| 230 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $52,142 | $55,956 | #129 | $35,510 |
| 231 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $52,125 | $53,960 | #181 | $36,212 |
| 232 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $52,116 | $45,738 | #387 | $31,470 |
| 233 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,094 | $60,317 | #62 | $35,796 |
| 234 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $52,053 | $45,686 | #390 | $32,268 |
| 235 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $52,053 | $45,686 | #391 | $32,268 |
| 236 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,996 | $54,693 | #156 | $38,034 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Mexico-Main Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,796 one year after graduating and $52,094 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks #233 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.