Sociology at Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Franklin and Marshall College graduates in sociology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin and Marshall 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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| 47 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $63,608 | $58,506 | #88 | $36,466 |
| 48 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,419 | $66,868 | #15 | $33,832 |
| 49 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $63,412 | $75,020 | #5 | $33,190 |
| 50 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $63,251 | $64,327 | #26 | $31,444 |
| 51 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $63,036 | $57,359 | #98 | — |
| 52 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,626 | $57,603 | #95 | $33,675 |
| 53 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,587 | $64,790 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Franklin and Marshall College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $101,895 | $64,664 | #27 of 1176 |
| Economics | $90,368 | $52,801 | #104 of 368 |
| Public Health | $75,867 | $43,134 | #14 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,822 | $45,928 | #68 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $74,099 | $43,593 | #15 of 207 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $45,300 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | $38,391 | — |
| Biology | — | $37,950 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $36,536 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $33,476 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin and Marshall College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,444 one year after graduating and $63,251 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin and Marshall College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Franklin and Marshall College ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Franklin and Marshall College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.