Sociology at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduates in sociology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Commonwealth 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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| 267 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $51,039 | $54,324 | #168 | $33,611 |
| 268 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $51,004 | $46,410 | #377 | $43,202 |
| 269 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,000 | $50,107 | #284 | $33,636 |
| 270 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $50,984 | $51,851 | #237 | $37,461 |
| 271 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,983 | $54,265 | #170 | $29,679 |
| 272 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $50,922 | $46,336 | #379 | $34,714 |
| 273 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $50,847 | $58,859 | #77 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,461 one year after graduating and $50,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #237 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.