Sociology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in sociology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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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| 142 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $56,266 | $63,710 | #33 | $34,922 |
| 143 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $56,160 | $63,746 | #32 | — |
| 144 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $56,115 | $59,883 | #64 | $32,462 |
| 145 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $56,040 | $58,059 | #91 | $40,451 |
| 146 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $55,867 | $59,618 | #67 | — |
| 147 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $55,851 | $49,016 | #311 | $37,728 |
| 148 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $55,714 | $58,604 | #85 | $40,602 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,451 one year after graduating and $56,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,324.
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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.