Sociology at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in sociology earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard College 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 | — |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,215 one year after graduating and $77,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Barnard College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,899.
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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.