Sociology at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in sociology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 79% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 442 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $40,148 | $45,571 | #392 | $28,137 |
| 443 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $39,878 | $42,758 | #432 | $34,942 |
| 444 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $39,582 | $36,015 | #460 | $24,414 |
| 445 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $39,353 | $43,636 | #419 | $24,139 |
| 446 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $39,277 | $41,914 | #436 | — |
| 447 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $39,174 | $40,235 | #448 | $20,464 |
| 448 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $39,067 | $39,720 | #450 | $29,922 |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,353 | $29,424 | #643 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,910 | $33,287 | #564 of 565 |
| Psychology | $38,625 | $27,280 | #991 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,161 | $23,156 | #641 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Biology | $35,502 | $25,873 | #834 of 841 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,139 one year after graduating and $39,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Claflin University ranks #445 by median pay four years after graduation, and #419 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.