Sociology at Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Westminster College graduates in sociology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Westminster College 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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| 349 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,592 | $55,091 | #144 | $30,183 |
| 350 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $47,552 | $45,260 | #397 | — |
| 351 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $47,538 | $50,598 | #265 | $31,147 |
| 352 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $47,502 | $48,310 | #331 | — |
| 353 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,412 | $49,081 | #308 | $34,393 |
| 354 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,379 | $50,429 | #273 | $33,516 |
| 355 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $47,361 | $54,824 | #148 | $30,583 |
Other Majors at Westminster College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,955 | $52,721 | #315 of 796 |
| Biology | $64,772 | $27,467 | #201 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,412 | $42,184 | #694 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $52,339 | — | #382 of 1027 |
| Education | $46,735 | $42,047 | #17 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westminster College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westminster College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Westminster College ranks #352 by median pay four years after graduation, and #331 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Westminster College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.