Sociology at University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
University of Central Oklahoma graduates in sociology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Oklahoma 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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| 321 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,705 | $50,339 | #277 | $32,351 |
| 322 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,664 | $51,311 | #249 | $32,132 |
| 323 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $48,591 | $52,145 | #234 | $29,220 |
| 324 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $48,562 | $54,524 | #163 | $37,727 |
| 325 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,528 | $50,366 | #275 | $33,553 |
| 326 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $48,508 | $50,556 | #268 | $27,059 |
| 327 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,451 | $50,416 | #274 | $37,888 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,727 one year after graduating and $48,562 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Oklahoma rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Central Oklahoma ranks #324 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Central Oklahoma worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,461.
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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.