Social Sciences at Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Russell Sage College graduates in social sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Russell Sage College Compares for Social Sciences
All 35 colleges reporting social sciences 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 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $101,138 | $92,029 | #1 | $61,109 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $80,700 | $70,829 | #3 | $51,753 |
| 3 | New York University New York, NY | $74,983 | $71,368 | #2 | $35,772 |
| 4 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $69,996 | $66,622 | #4 | $54,265 |
| 5 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,535 | $62,362 | #8 | $45,178 |
| 6 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,333 | $65,039 | #6 | $37,491 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $67,373 | $59,128 | #10 | $33,993 |
| 8 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $66,738 | $65,730 | #5 | $36,548 |
| 9 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $65,085 | $61,947 | #9 | $34,845 |
| 10 | Towson University Towson, MD | $62,559 | $54,903 | #14 | $36,279 |
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| 16 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $56,609 | $53,880 | #15 | $40,537 |
| 17 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $55,087 | $50,126 | #24 | $39,934 |
| 18 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,888 | $57,873 | #11 | $37,408 |
| 19 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $54,363 | $51,742 | #22 | $27,436 |
| 20 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $54,259 | $51,643 | #23 | $37,919 |
| 21 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $54,086 | $55,006 | #13 | $42,844 |
| 22 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $53,438 | $52,502 | #18 | $39,054 |
Other Majors at Russell Sage College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,836 | $73,302 | #371 of 966 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $70,329 | — | #11 of 17 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $68,647 | — | #23 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,753 | $37,953 | #841 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,125 | — | #761 of 796 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,485 | $35,294 | #165 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,080 | — | #172 of 345 |
| Psychology | $50,446 | $37,821 | #491 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Russell Sage College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,436 one year after graduating and $54,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Russell Sage College rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Russell Sage College ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Russell Sage College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.