Sociology at Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Ithaca College graduates in sociology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ithaca 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 | — |
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| 447 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $39,174 | $40,235 | #448 | $20,464 |
| 448 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $39,067 | $39,720 | #450 | $29,922 |
| 449 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,857 | $41,686 | #437 | $32,973 |
| 450 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $38,727 | $36,860 | #458 | $24,026 |
| 451 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $38,346 | $40,921 | #442 | $31,484 |
| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ithaca College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,026 one year after graduating and $38,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ithaca College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Ithaca College ranks #450 by median pay four years after graduation, and #458 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Ithaca College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.