Sociology at Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Lincoln University graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lincoln 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 286 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $50,178 | $45,176 | #399 | — |
| 287 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $50,174 | $47,927 | #339 | — |
| 288 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $50,165 | $53,534 | #199 | $42,507 |
| 289 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $50,141 | $50,994 | #256 | — |
| 290 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $50,136 | $53,363 | #202 | — |
| 291 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $50,087 | $47,471 | #351 | $36,308 |
| 292 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,080 | $49,203 | #304 | — |
Other Majors at Lincoln University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,652 | $68,662 | #890 of 966 |
| Biology | $55,431 | — | #512 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,632 | $28,847 | #333 of 660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $51,056 | $32,664 | #122 of 156 |
| Human Services | $50,390 | $34,374 | #37 of 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,412 | $29,087 | #454 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,159 | — | #273 of 576 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,706 | $28,984 | #1109 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $47,374 | $26,037 | #542 of 565 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,544 | $23,309 | #154 of 158 |
| Psychology | — | $33,699 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lincoln University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lincoln University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Lincoln University ranks #289 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Lincoln University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
← All data for Lincoln University · Methodology
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.