Sociology at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in sociology earn 17% less 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 Fayetteville State 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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| 401 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $44,136 | $38,866 | #452 | $38,631 |
| 402 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $44,104 | $47,330 | #353 | $24,661 |
| 403 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $44,082 | $45,295 | #396 | $31,410 |
| 404 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,889 | $47,099 | #361 | $33,544 |
| 405 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #261 | — |
| 406 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #262 | — |
| 407 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $43,745 | $48,506 | #323 | — |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,544 one year after graduating and $43,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #404 by median pay four years after graduation, and #361 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,234.
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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.