Sociology at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in sociology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State 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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| 192 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $53,802 | $52,989 | #213 | $42,554 |
| 193 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $53,799 | $47,215 | #357 | — |
| 194 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $53,783 | $51,190 | #250 | $23,475 |
| 195 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $53,753 | $54,070 | #178 | $28,708 |
| 196 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,747 | $52,806 | #218 | $36,686 |
| 197 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $53,734 | $48,930 | #313 | $37,946 |
| 198 | Albright College Reading, PA | $53,702 | $54,615 | #159 | $24,310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,708 one year after graduating and $53,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Portland State University ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,376.
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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.