Sociology at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in sociology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson 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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| 167 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $55,050 | $55,986 | #127 | $29,661 |
| 168 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,906 | $52,259 | #231 | $42,710 |
| 169 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $54,785 | $50,462 | #272 | $42,048 |
| 170 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $54,780 | $60,743 | #57 | $36,320 |
| 171 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $54,686 | $53,729 | #194 | $31,657 |
| 172 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #123 | $40,029 |
| 173 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #124 | $40,029 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,320 one year after graduating and $54,780 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Clemson University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.