Sociology at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Wilkes University graduates in sociology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wilkes 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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| 105 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $58,026 | $54,266 | #169 | $37,958 |
| 106 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $58,023 | $57,007 | #106 | $35,150 |
| 107 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $58,007 | $60,359 | #60 | $35,889 |
| 108 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $58,006 | $58,993 | #74 | $36,814 |
| 109 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $57,965 | $55,171 | #142 | $30,246 |
| 110 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $57,943 | $56,929 | #108 | $30,290 |
| 111 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,857 | $58,824 | #80 | $35,848 |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,326 | $63,062 | #314 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,468 | $53,818 | #343 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Marketing | $71,501 | $42,038 | #166 of 516 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Biology | $57,332 | $38,513 | #441 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,033 | $29,007 | #647 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,814 one year after graduating and $58,006 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Wilkes University ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.