Sociology at Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Teachers College at Columbia University graduates in sociology earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Teachers College at Columbia University Compares for Sociology
All 6 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 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $93,752 | $89,232 | #1 | $68,137 |
| 2 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $70,116 | $71,287 | #3 | $52,284 |
| 3 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $68,281 | $77,505 | #2 | $44,892 |
| 4 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $65,008 | $66,797 | #4 | $53,321 |
| 5 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $65,008 | $66,797 | #5 | $53,321 |
| 6 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $59,203 | $53,871 | #6 | — |
Other Majors at Teachers College at Columbia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $94,693 | $78,799 | #33 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $91,522 | $69,467 | #16 of 322 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $90,375 | $79,326 | #12 of 82 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $87,221 | $56,168 | #28 of 50 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $86,945 | $81,435 | #5 of 190 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $85,922 | $67,296 | #16 of 243 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $79,054 | $60,606 | #11 of 52 |
| International and Comparative Education | $78,135 | $66,758 | #2 of 5 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $78,032 | $54,207 | #4 of 21 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $76,970 | $69,049 | #36 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,686 | $71,195 | #33 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,388 | $60,962 | #32 of 380 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $73,440 | $54,852 | #5 of 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Teachers College at Columbia University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,137 one year after graduating and $93,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Teachers College at Columbia University rank for sociology?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Teachers College at Columbia University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Teachers College at Columbia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for sociology ($63,330), and the median federal debt at graduation is $51,263.
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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.