Sociology at Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Western University graduates in sociology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pennsylvania Western 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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| 423 | Wiley University Marshall, TX | $42,714 | $43,428 | #422 | — |
| 424 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $42,701 | $39,934 | #449 | — |
| 425 | Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | $42,666 | $43,392 | #423 | — |
| 426 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $42,662 | $43,388 | #424 | $32,325 |
| 427 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,450 | $44,070 | #414 | $35,236 |
| 428 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $42,390 | $49,953 | #291 | — |
| 429 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $42,344 | $49,899 | #293 | $32,924 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Western University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,325 one year after graduating and $42,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Western University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Pennsylvania Western University ranks #426 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.