Sociology and Anthropology at Denison University
Granville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Denison University graduates in sociology and anthropology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Denison University Compares for Sociology and Anthropology
All 9 colleges reporting sociology and anthropology 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 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $60,225 | $57,528 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $52,622 | $52,932 | #2 | $24,098 |
| 3 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $50,716 | $48,271 | #4 | $34,139 |
| 4 | Denison University Granville, OH | $49,035 | $52,328 | #3 | $23,752 |
| 5 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $48,940 | $45,014 | #5 | $19,495 |
| 6 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $45,120 | $44,330 | #6 | $26,350 |
| 7 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $43,982 | $44,241 | #7 | $27,702 |
| 8 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $41,619 | $43,084 | #8 | $30,802 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $41,529 | $36,571 | #9 | $34,388 |
Other Majors at Denison University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $97,394 | $55,087 | #75 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,730 | $47,396 | #78 of 660 |
| Education | $65,429 | — | #5 of 71 |
| Biology | $55,654 | $31,017 | #503 of 841 |
| International Business | — | $53,516 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $49,358 | $42,992 | #188 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $36,909 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $36,236 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $31,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Denison University sociology and anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,752 one year after graduating and $49,035 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Denison University rank for sociology and anthropology?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for sociology and anthropology graduates, Denison University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology and anthropology at Denison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology and anthropology ($46,959), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.