Sociology at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in sociology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest 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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| 73 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,124 | $63,276 | #37 | $32,530 |
| 74 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $61,106 | $58,160 | #89 | $26,356 |
| 75 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $61,032 | $53,745 | #188 | $37,802 |
| 76 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $60,635 | $65,070 | #20 | $46,257 |
| 77 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $60,292 | $55,456 | #138 | $40,062 |
| 78 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,277 | $57,128 | #103 | $35,404 |
| 79 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $60,261 | $52,890 | #216 | $20,658 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $146,608 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $145,996 | $85,944 | #6 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $118,167 | $76,722 | #4 of 271 |
| Computer Science | $115,493 | $75,625 | #91 of 349 |
| Economics | $98,209 | $56,416 | #72 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $85,668 | $47,161 | #29 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,599 | $21,192 | #5 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $77,984 | $42,055 | #14 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $77,847 | $31,449 | #5 of 576 |
| Psychology | $64,814 | $34,823 | #41 of 1027 |
| Biology | $63,292 | $30,666 | #234 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,875 | — | #66 of 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,257 one year after graduating and $60,635 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.