Sociology at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Rhode Island College graduates in sociology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island 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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| 85 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #191 | $31,913 |
| 86 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #192 | $31,913 |
| 87 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #193 | $31,913 |
| 88 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $59,643 | $58,742 | #84 | $36,742 |
| 89 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $59,580 | $54,253 | #171 | $38,983 |
| 90 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $59,575 | $54,209 | #172 | $40,451 |
| 91 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $59,291 | $56,433 | #117 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,742 one year after graduating and $59,643 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Rhode Island College ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Rhode Island College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,805.
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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.