Sociology at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in sociology earn 9% 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 University at Albany 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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| 113 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $57,822 | $58,788 | #81 | $37,753 |
| 114 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,807 | $58,773 | #83 | — |
| 115 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $57,755 | $53,122 | #206 | $32,727 |
| 116 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $57,508 | $54,736 | #155 | $33,433 |
| 117 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $57,474 | $61,174 | #53 | $33,872 |
| 118 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,359 | $53,642 | #195 | $43,178 |
| 119 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $57,306 | $58,858 | #78 | $36,605 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,433 one year after graduating and $57,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University at Albany ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.