Sociology at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Albright College graduates in sociology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albright College 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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| 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 |
| 199 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $53,696 | $48,857 | #314 | $27,859 |
| 200 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $53,689 | $54,586 | #161 | — |
| 201 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $53,635 | $58,590 | #86 | $35,723 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,073 | $56,932 | #31 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Biology | $55,892 | $31,544 | #492 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,100 | $32,149 | #247 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,149 | — | #209 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,531 | $31,704 | #430 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,310 one year after graduating and $53,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Albright College ranks #198 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.