Sociology at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in sociology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 141 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $56,281 | $55,296 | #140 | $29,714 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,462 one year after graduating and $56,115 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.