Sociology at Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Duquesne University graduates in sociology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duquesne 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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| 164 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $55,084 | $49,593 | #295 | $38,523 |
| 165 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $55,072 | $59,082 | #71 | $36,826 |
| 166 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,057 | $50,134 | #283 | $36,977 |
| 167 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $55,050 | $55,986 | #127 | $29,661 |
| 168 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,906 | $52,259 | #231 | $42,710 |
| 169 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $54,785 | $50,462 | #272 | $42,048 |
| 170 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $54,780 | $60,743 | #57 | $36,320 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duquesne University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,661 one year after graduating and $55,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duquesne University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Duquesne University ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Duquesne University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.