Sociology at Providence College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Providence College graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Providence 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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| 35 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $64,953 | $66,058 | #16 | $36,319 |
| 36 | National University San Diego, CA | $64,860 | $59,018 | #73 | $46,505 |
| 37 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,797 | $61,673 | #49 | $30,455 |
| 38 | Providence College Providence, RI | $64,750 | $63,772 | #31 | $35,983 |
| 39 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $64,692 | $58,865 | #76 | $34,121 |
| 40 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $64,642 | $56,924 | #109 | $36,583 |
| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,603 | $58,827 | #79 | $38,916 |
Other Majors at Providence College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,245 | $69,044 | #40 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,021 | $64,427 | #37 of 452 |
| Economics | $95,590 | $69,364 | #80 of 368 |
| Biology | $93,757 | $39,616 | #2 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $90,503 | $50,697 | #45 of 309 |
| Marketing | $89,629 | $58,434 | #24 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,119 | $53,932 | #80 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,956 | — | #11 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,637 | $43,911 | #60 of 565 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,165 | $49,879 | #55 of 275 |
| Social Work | $70,356 | — | #1 of 420 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,195 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $67,281 | — | #16 of 87 |
| Psychology | $63,746 | $37,863 | #51 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,736 | $40,798 | #33 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,111 | $31,117 | #67 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,927 | $49,664 | #53 of 177 |
| History | — | $41,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Providence College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,983 one year after graduating and $64,750 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Providence College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Providence College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Providence College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.