Sociology at Wagner College
Staten Island, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Wagner College graduates in sociology earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wagner College 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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| 24 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,635 | $59,560 | #68 | $37,279 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Wagner College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $156,982 | $129,269 | #1 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,728 | $108,746 | #44 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,927 | $50,079 | #130 of 1176 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $65,373 | $29,010 | #2 of 43 |
| Psychology | $58,724 | — | #119 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,664 | $17,478 | #139 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wagner College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wagner College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Wagner College ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Wagner College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.