Sociology at Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Moravian University graduates in sociology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Moravian 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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| 56 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $62,427 | $56,804 | #113 | $39,378 |
| 57 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $62,392 | $63,434 | #35 | — |
| 58 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $62,385 | $56,766 | #114 | $40,763 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $62,315 | $63,375 | #36 | $26,583 |
| 60 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $62,313 | $54,873 | #147 | $40,675 |
| 61 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,204 | $65,587 | #18 | $35,055 |
| 62 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $62,047 | $56,459 | #116 | $39,278 |
Other Majors at Moravian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,293 | $82,585 | #419 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,422 | $51,980 | #324 of 796 |
| Economics | $74,527 | $53,999 | #231 of 368 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $64,503 | $35,991 | #56 of 156 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,844 | $41,179 | #637 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,342 | — | #59 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,484 | — | #65 of 680 |
| Psychology | $55,931 | $33,399 | #213 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $54,090 | $26,472 | #25 of 423 |
| Computer Science | — | $52,133 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $50,397 | $27,135 | #234 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $46,600 | — |
| Music | $41,962 | — | #157 of 268 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $37,824 | — |
| Public Health | — | $30,566 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Moravian University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,583 one year after graduating and $62,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moravian University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Moravian University ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Moravian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more 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.