Sociology at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates in sociology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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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| 335 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $48,154 | $45,033 | #401 | $36,077 |
| 336 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $48,146 | $49,983 | #290 | $42,703 |
| 337 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $48,143 | $43,807 | #417 | $24,501 |
| 338 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA | $47,889 | $48,704 | #318 | $28,128 |
| 339 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,885 | $44,107 | #412 | $36,581 |
| 340 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $47,873 | $50,477 | #271 | $20,126 |
| 341 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $47,853 | $52,274 | #230 | $34,884 |
Other Majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,072 | — | #1157 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cheyney University of Pennsylvania sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,128 one year after graduating and $47,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ranks #338 by median pay four years after graduation, and #318 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.