Sociology at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Wright State University-Main Campus graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wright 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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| 392 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $44,405 | $46,100 | #381 | $38,075 |
| 393 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $44,287 | $49,107 | #307 | $31,243 |
| 394 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $44,286 | $45,026 | #402 | $38,042 |
| 395 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,227 | $47,197 | #360 | — |
| 396 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,193 | $48,276 | #332 | $25,127 |
| 397 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $44,192 | $51,156 | #251 | — |
| 398 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $44,176 | $45,731 | #388 | $30,576 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wright State University-Main Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wright State University-Main Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Wright State University-Main Campus ranks #395 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% 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.