Sociology at Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Lebanon Valley College graduates in sociology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lebanon Valley 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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| 360 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $47,052 | $42,814 | #431 | $30,092 |
| 361 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $46,974 | $43,206 | #426 | $25,958 |
| 362 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $46,877 | $44,778 | #407 | $33,894 |
| 363 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $46,836 | $47,633 | #345 | — |
| 364 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $46,551 | $47,329 | #354 | — |
| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
Other Majors at Lebanon Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,444 | $73,497 | #20 of 126 |
| Economics | $93,878 | $51,183 | #88 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,235 | — | #191 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $80,194 | — | #13 of 156 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $74,429 | $39,243 | #15 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 | $44,334 | #550 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $63,128 | $45,286 | #22 of 158 |
| Biology | $59,559 | $33,783 | #352 of 841 |
| Criminology | $58,447 | $38,828 | #40 of 113 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,548 | — | #123 of 225 |
| Music | $54,235 | $49,383 | #34 of 268 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $51,415 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,658 | $51,300 | #216 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,263 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $47,838 | $40,151 | #318 of 576 |
| Psychology | $42,874 | $37,267 | #879 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lebanon Valley College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,836 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lebanon Valley College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Lebanon Valley College ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #345 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Lebanon Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.