Sociology at Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Mercy University graduates in sociology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Mercy University 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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| 347 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $47,738 | $45,437 | #393 | $33,566 |
| 348 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $47,631 | $48,441 | #328 | $33,427 |
| 349 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,592 | $55,091 | #144 | $30,183 |
| 350 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $47,552 | $45,260 | #397 | — |
| 351 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $47,538 | $50,598 | #265 | $31,147 |
| 352 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $47,502 | $48,310 | #331 | — |
| 353 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,412 | $49,081 | #308 | $34,393 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercy University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,552 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercy University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Mercy University ranks #350 by median pay four years after graduation, and #397 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.