Sociology at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in sociology earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Pennsylvania 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 | — |
| 11 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $71,581 | $68,130 | #13 | $32,511 |
| 12 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $71,363 | $64,936 | #21 | $40,774 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,555 | $64,200 | #28 | $35,580 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more 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.