Sociology at Capital University
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Capital University graduates in sociology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Capital 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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| 315 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $48,954 | $44,545 | #409 | $30,126 |
| 316 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $48,925 | $48,068 | #337 | $39,547 |
| 317 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,830 | $52,386 | #228 | $35,334 |
| 318 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $48,785 | $52,061 | #235 | — |
| 319 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $48,774 | $44,413 | #410 | $31,513 |
| 320 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $48,709 | $54,011 | #179 | $28,801 |
| 321 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,705 | $50,339 | #277 | $32,351 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capital University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capital University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Capital University ranks #318 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Capital University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less 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.