Sociology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates in sociology earn 2% less 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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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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| 243 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $51,708 | $56,483 | #115 | $39,160 |
| 244 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #223 | $30,274 |
| 245 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #224 | $30,274 |
| 246 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #225 | $30,274 |
| 247 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $51,618 | $49,306 | #301 | $42,108 |
| 248 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $51,573 | $45,415 | #394 | $39,822 |
| 249 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $51,537 | $49,053 | #309 | $33,258 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,274 one year after graduating and $51,654 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.