Sociology at St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
St Bonaventure University graduates in sociology earn 2% more 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 St Bonaventure 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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| 191 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $53,962 | $53,017 | #211 | $34,435 |
| 192 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $53,802 | $52,989 | #213 | $42,554 |
| 193 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $53,799 | $47,215 | #357 | — |
| 194 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $53,783 | $51,190 | #250 | $23,475 |
| 195 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $53,753 | $54,070 | #178 | $28,708 |
| 196 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,747 | $52,806 | #218 | $36,686 |
| 197 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $53,734 | $48,930 | #313 | $37,946 |
Other Majors at St Bonaventure University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $92,426 | $51,244 | #96 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,690 | $53,128 | #260 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,066 | $39,937 | #343 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $67,383 | $41,152 | #242 of 516 |
| Journalism | $58,816 | $34,045 | #64 of 187 |
| Psychology | $57,215 | — | #160 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,838 | $27,885 | #220 of 610 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,796 | $27,714 | #46 of 158 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,664 | — | #82 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Bonaventure University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,475 one year after graduating and $53,783 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Bonaventure University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, St Bonaventure University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #250 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at St Bonaventure University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,855.
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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.