Sociology at Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Syracuse University graduates in sociology earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Syracuse 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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| 25 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $67,556 | $64,299 | #27 | $20,228 |
| 26 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $67,262 | $60,557 | #59 | — |
| 27 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $67,061 | $63,828 | #29 | — |
| 28 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $67,044 | $63,812 | #30 | $38,632 |
| 29 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $65,974 | $57,900 | #93 | $34,150 |
| 30 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $65,765 | $62,595 | #40 | — |
| 31 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $65,606 | $62,443 | #41 | $41,062 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Syracuse University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,632 one year after graduating and $67,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Syracuse University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Syracuse University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Syracuse University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.